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Articles, updates and news about archeology and fascinating findings discovered at the sites of the City of David and ancient Jerusalem
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Archaeology | 15 January 2025

A Unique Structure Discovered in the City of David

The structure, uncovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority on the eastern slope of the City of David, within the Jerusalem Walls National Park, features eight rock-hewn rooms containing an altar, a standing stone (masseba), an oil press, and a winepress. In a new article published in the scientific journal ‘Atiqot, excavation director Eli Shukron suggests that the structure was used by the residents of Judah for cultic/religious practice.

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Archaeology | 12 January 2025

A Second Temple Period Ritual Bath Discovered in the City of David

A private ritual bath (mikveh) from the Second Temple period, was recently uncovered in the excavations north of the "Pilgrimage Road," alongside the main drainage channel from the Second Temple period conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the City of David.

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Archaeology | 6 January 2025

Ancient Treasures Unearthed in the Tzurim Valley

In the City of David and the Emek Tzurim National Park, fascinating ancient artifacts are continuously being uncovered – coins, pottery, jewelry, and even royal seals. Here are some of the unique finds unearthed from deep within the earth.

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Archaeology | 31 August 2024

As if in a Time Tunnel: Splendor and Destruction in Jerusalem’s Ancient Drainage Channel

New finds from the 2000-year-old drainage channel in Jerusalem tells the city’s story in the days of the Second Temple from its prosperity until its decay and destruction

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Archaeology | 8 September 2024

A rare stone seal from the First Temple period was Discovered in Jerusalem

On the seal, which was uncovered in the Israel Antiquities Authority excavations near the Western Wall and the City of David, appears a winged figure and a Hebrew name inscribed in the paleo-Hebrew script * The seal – “one of the most beautiful ever discovered” – was used to sign documents by a senior official in the Kingdom of Judah’s administration *

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Archaeology | 18 November 2024

David’s Harp

The character of King David has been accompanying the Jewish nation for three thousand years already – since the days of his reign until current times.

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Archaeology | 29 December 2024

The Menorah Treasure at the Foot of the Southern Wall

The first days of the excavations on behalf of Hebrew University in the Ophel region, near the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount, were quite normal. No one prepared the excavators for what they were about to discover a few moments later.

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Archaeology | 18 November 2024

Half Shekel Coin from the Temple Mount

“For the first time in 2000 years, we have archaeological finds from the Temple Mount.” So began my discussion with Gabriel Barkay, a veteran archaeologist with extensive experience, who has made numerous important discoveries. 

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Archaeology | 17 November 2024

The Story behind the Israeli Ambassador’s Gift to the President of the United States

Upon presenting his credentials to U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House, Ron Dermer, Israel's 18th ambassador to the U.S., brought with him a very special gift–a pair of cufflinks with the symbol of the menorah, the symbol of the State of Israel.

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Archaeology | 12 August 2024

Archaeologists have uncovered one of the monumental fortifications that protected the kings of Jerusalem

In the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park, archaeologists from the Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University have discovered a huge fortification moat, at least nine meters deep and at least 30 meters wide.  Throughout the last 150 years, many attempts have been made to identify the moat, and now it has been revealed for the first time. The moat was designed to protect the upper city where the temple and the palace were located, and to separate it from the lower city.

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