Our Roman glass is excavated in Israel from archaeological sites that date back 2000 years to the times of the Romans. The citizens of the Roman Empire used more glass products than any other civilization. Originally only available to the wealthy, the Romans discovered glass blowing which made glass commonplace for everyone. From table vessels that held olive oil to perfume bottles full of crushed rose petals, glass was used in every house. The Romans had a glass making factory in Eretz, Israel during the rule of Herod.