The discovery, unearthed by the Israel Antiquities Authority in archaeological excavations near the Beit Shatz tourist complex at Armon Hanatziv in Jerusalem at the initiative of the City of David. Only about ten throne houses from the First Temple are recognized today in the archaeological find.
A rare and exciting discovery: A bulla (seal impression) and a 2,600-year-old stamp bearing Hebrew names were uncovered in the City of David. The artifacts were discovered inside a public building that was destroyed during the destruction of the First Temple and were uncovered in archaeological excavations of the Givati Parking Lot in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem. The dig was conducted by archeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University.
Jerusalem story: 10 places in the capital to post to your story
The view of the hanging bridge and the promenade, the European atmosphere at the windmill and in Ein Karem, a colorful celebration at the Mahane Yehuda market and Nahalat Shiva. We’ve collected the best must-visit locations in Jerusalem for you to snap the perfect picture for your memories.
Regarding the Problem of Locating the Graves of the Last Kings of the House of David
Of all the magnificent buildings of Jerusalem in the days of the First Temple, only the Temple and the Palace of the Kings are described in the Bible in detail.
