Yossi Nagar News Today

Archeologists in Israel believe they may have discovered a historic first: the tomb of a woman who was a courtesan with Alexander the Great's army some 2,300 years ago.

Archaeologists have unearthed the grave of a Hellenistic escort on a road to Jerusalem, buried alongside a rare mirror.

The burial cave is rare evidence of the Hellenistic period in the Jerusalem area. It was discovered on a rocky slope not far from Kibbutz Ramat Raḥel.

Buried 2,300 Years Ago on the Road to Jerusalem, With Grave Goods Consisting of Nails and a Mirror From the Time of Alexander of Macedonia, Archaeologists Surmise This Woman Was a Greek Courtesan

The fact that the courtesan was buried in a tomb suggests that she was a wealthy and respected woman.