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Burnt Wooden Beams from the Destruction of Jerusalem during the First Temple Period Discovered in the City of David

The charred beams were uncovered during excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University in Jerusalem within a building that collapsed by the intense fire at the time of the First Temple's destruction. What likely preserved the beams for approximately 2,600 years was plaster that melted from the building's walls, sealing the burnt wood beneath it.

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Dr. Doron Ben Ami

He specialized in the Iron Age, and came to manage the excavations of the Givati Parking Lot in 2007.

Route Recommendations 22 March 2026

From the First Station to the Agricultural Farm in the Valley

We will begin at a bustling, modern entertainment center and from there, walk toward the ancient industrial center of Jerusalem. Along the way, we will encounter stories and sites that remind us that we are on the way to the ancient city.

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The City of David in blue and white: the Israeli flag in the place where Jerusalem was born

The Israeli flag was projected onto a 2,600-year-old antiquities, in the place where Jerusalem's ruling was located. The longest suspension bridge in the country was also painted blue and white. We'll get through this together!

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