Avondale in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Roman Period
(37 BCE - 324 CE)
Herod the Great conquered Jerusalem and with the help of the Roman armies took control of the whole region, bringing these lands and peoples under the authority of Rome.
[Captions:]
Mosaic of Bird - This is a representation from the floor of a Roman cemetery near Bet Shean.
Silver Coins - The silver shekel coin dates from the first revolt against the Romans. On one side are 3 pomegranates and the inscription "Jerusalem is Holy" and on the other side is a chalice with the words "Shekel of Israel, Year 2"
Bronze Coins - These coins depict the victory of Rome over Judea.
Ceramic Oil Lamp - These oil lamps termed "Herodian" had a spatulate nozzle and a thin smooth body
Cameo - Broach depicting a Roman solidier
Erected by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 8.737′ N, 84° 30.389′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Avondale. Marker can be reached from Vine Street north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Byzantine Period (here, next to this marker); Omayyad or Early Arab Period (here, next to this marker); Iron Age (here, next to this marker); Bronze Age (here, next to this marker); Chalcolithic Age (here, next to this marker); Persian Period (here, next to this marker); Hellenistic Period (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Chalcolithic Age (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
