1,800-year-old sarcophagi rediscovered in Ramat Gan’s Safari Park 1,800-year-old sarcophagi rediscovered in Ramat Gan’s Safari Park The pair of decorated stone coffins, which researchers believe likely belonged to “high-status” individuals, were uncovered years ago but then forgotten, say veteran park workers. A stone coffin dating to the Roman period that was rediscovered during construction work at the Safari Park in Ramat Gan, February 2021. Credit: Yoli Schwartz/Israel Antiquity Authority. Spread the word. (February 18, 2021 / JNS) Two sarcophagi dating from the Roman period have been rediscovered at the Ramat Gan Safari Park during the construction of a veterinary hospital, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday.