Greek sling bullet from Hellenistic Period discovered in Israel
Bullet engraved with message: "Victory of Heracles and Hauronas" • Projectile may have been used during war against Hasmoneans
The word "Victory" on one side of the sling bullet, and the names of the gods Heracles and Hauronas on the reverse side.(photo credit: DAFNA GAZIT/ISRAEL ANTIQUITIES AUTHORITY)Updated: