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Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed a Roman-era sarcophagus that depicts Dionysus beating Hercules in a drinking contest.

'This is the first time we are finding the scene of the wine contest between the god Dionysus and Hercules on a sarcophagus in our region,' said archaeologist Nohar Shahar.

Stunning Roman Sarcophagus Depicting Dionysus and Hercules Unearthed in Caesarea. By. David Israel - 13 Sivan 5785 – June 9, 2025. 0. Share on Facebook. Tweet on Twitter ...

Archaeologists working in the ancient city of Caesarea, in present-day Israel, have found a Roman-era marble sarcophagus depicting an extraordinary scene: a drinking contest between Dionysus, the god ...

A spectacular find, and the first of its kind in Israel: A Roman period marble sarcophagus (coffin) was uncovered, upon which was sculpted a special scene of the drinking contest between Dionysus ...

The sarcophagus was discovered outside the known walls of Caesarea, indicating that the ancient city was far more extensive than previously thought.