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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.

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For a Happy New Year: the Symbols of the Festival in the City of David

Various appearances of the symbols of New Year's Eve have been discovered in finds in the City of David, and give special significance to the ceremony of the blessings on them. We have collected some selected and especially sweet ones, for a happy and sweet new year

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9th of Av 2023 in the City of David: The ruins of the destruction are exposed once again

In a new excavation site currently being conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the City of David National Park, new ruins of the Roman destruction of Jerusalem are being revealed to archaeologists.

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Finding a treasure in the debris: An archaeological experience for the whole family

At the Emek Tzurim Archaeological Experience, anyone can become an "archaeologist for a day" and discover a treasure. Many visitors have already participated in sifting debris from the City of David excavations and have found rare and special discoveries

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“They Did Not Save the Receipt”: A financial record from 2,000 years ago was uncovered on the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David–Jerusalem’s main thoroughfare during the Second Temple period

The inscription, discovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority, was probably a receipt or a payment instruction recorded by a person engaged in commercial activity in Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. The small stone tablet, engraved with letters and numbers, was discovered in an area considered a bustling commercial area.

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Rare Gold Bead from the City of David more than 1,600 Years old Discovered in Jerusalem

A rare gold bead from the end of the Roman era was uncovered within the Israel Antiquities Authority excavation of the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David, part of the Jerusalem Walls National Park. The gold bead, which was discovered by a volunteer, is handmade in a delicate and complicated process. "Whoever wore it was certainly affluent", researchers said.

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The Operation to Rescue the “Tell Pepperwort” Plant in Jerusalem

During construction in the City of David, the endangered plant was discovered, which is facing the threat of extinction in Israel. After its definitive identification, it was transplanted to protected areas in the Jerusalem region.

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Why did a 2,000 year old artifact wind up at a dental clinic?

Especially in time for Yom Kippur: the gold bell from the Second Temple Period discovered at the City of David aroused the curiosity of researchers who decided to test its contents in a surprising way.

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Excavations have exposed the missing section of the city wall of Jerusalem

Excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority at the City of David National Park have exposed the missing section of the city wall of Jerusalem that the Babylonians encountered on the eve of its destruction on Tisha B'Av, in 586 BCE.

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We Can Do It! | The women excavating ancient Jerusalem

In honor of International Women's Day, we went down to the City of David excavations, and among the antiquities, women’s strength was revealed before our eyes. We met four special women, who taught us what woman power is.

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