VOICED : Israel presenta una nota escrita en un papiro de la Edad de Hierro

A rare Hebrew papyrus, dating back 2700 years, was presented by the Israel Antiquities Authority. The document, discovered in the USA, is one of only three from the biblical era due to Israel's humid climate. It highlights the use of papyrus for official correspondence in the Iron Age. The fragment, written in paleohebrew, was inherited by a man in Montana. It was brought to the USA in the 1960s by a woman interested in archaeology. Despite preservation challenges, its authenticity was confirmed through paleographic and carbon-14 dating.

What makes the recently discovered Hebrew document in Israel so significant?

• It is made of gold.

• It is the only document from the biblical era.

• It is extremely rare due to the climate conditions.

• It contains a map to a hidden treasure.

In the Iron Age, what material was primarily used for official correspondence by the Hebrews?

• Stone tablets

• Clay fragments

• Papyrus

• Animal skins

What language was the fragment of the letter written in?

• Modern Hebrew

• Paleohebrew

• Aramaic

• Greek

How did the papyrus end up in the United States?

• It was stolen and smuggled.

• It was a gift from the Israeli government.

• It was purchased by a woman interested in archaeology.

• It was found in a museum in the US.

What methods were used to confirm the authenticity and age of the papyrus?

• Radiographic imaging

• DNA testing

• Chemical analysis

• Carbon dating and paleographic analysis