In the Israeli city of Lod, excavations have exposed a Second Temple Period (time of Jesus) Jewish building destroyed by the Romans during the First Jewish Revolt (66-74 AD). The discovery included 94 ancient coins dated 221—354 AD, likely hidden during the battle to be recovered later. Also in the building were impressive stone and marble artifacts; Greek, Hebrew, and Latin inscriptions, and an inscription including the name of a Jewish man from a priestly family.
After the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 AD, Lod became a very important city. Many respected rabbis lived in the city. The residents apparently opposed the Romans and their city was totally destroyed. The synagogue was razed to its foundations. Read this article for more details on this discovery.
New Discovery in Israel Unveils Evidence of the Final Jewish Revolt Against Roman Forces