A rare, 1,300-year-old lead pendant decorated with a menorah symbol was uncovered north to City of David
The excavation has been conducted in recent years by the Israel Antiquities Authority in cooperation with the City of David Foundation and the Company for the Restoration and Development of the Jewish Quarter. The find was discovered in the Davidson Archaeological Park of Jerusalem.
Only one other ancient lead pendant bearing the Menorah symbol is known in the world
A mystery in the City of David: What were the mysterious canal facilities from the time of the kings of Judah used for?
The carved canal facilities discovered in the City of David National Park were in use about 2800 years ago. Police investigators were mobilized in order to resolve the mystery, but in the meantime - to no avail.
How many children in the world get to live in the land of their ancestors and actually touch the objects they left behind? This magic exists almost exclusively in the Land of Israel, mainly in Jerusalem, and especially in Emek Tzurim. This valley, which lies below Mount Scopus next to the Kidron stream, has in recent years become the most surprising archaeological research laboratory of our region. What is special about it is that children are full partners in everything that is happening there.
