On the study of animal carcasses at locations in the desert stock Negev of Israel from the Byzantine period (seventh century to the eighth century), the archaeologists have discovered the bones of crocodile with the bones of cattle, sheep and goats.
Before that, the goal of researchers from the University of Haifa as learn more about the economic upheaval and social area witnessed turbulent times lengthen the rise and fall of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Christianity, Islam.
According to reports published in scientific reports, the research team concluded that the bones of crocodiles and turtles were discovered indicating these animals seem to be imported into the region rather than living from earlier.
The researchers noted in the report, the creatures, seems to be widely worshiped in Egypt until the Roman period, was provided for Rome and kept there in the special pool.
According to the researchers, the other direction of interest that is of ammunition of combat troops have used armor made from reptile skin. Some documents also mention Egypt grilled crocodile is a most delicious food, which means that the meat of reptiles is a course for concern. However, the nature of the discovery was made at one of the locations of the Negev shows that it is not quite the kind of meat that ancient residents prefer completely.
There are many different views about the new findings. Currently, the researchers are continuing to clarify the real mystery of the appearance of crocodile bones in a desert area in ancient times.
By: Khôi Nguyên
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