For the first time in Jerusalem: an Assyrian inscription from the First Temple period was discovered

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Archaeology | 10 September 2024

Why travel to Rome? The archaeological wonder is coming to Jerusalem

A new and special exhibition in the City of David will allow a glimpse of ancient 2000 year old burial caves, inside which illustrations with Jewish symbols have been discovered. The exhibition was established thanks to a comprehensive study by the Israel Antiquities Authority that stretched across the sea – to the Italian capital.

Archaeology | 5 December 2024

The Pilgrims’ Road to the Temple Mount and the Stepped Street

The ancient Pool of Siloam was discovered in the south of the biblical City of David at the end of the nineteenth century, but it remained unexcavated for many years - until recently.

Mount of Olives | 26 December 2024

After ninety years, tombstones were re-placed on the graves of four martyrs who were murdered in 5689

The original tombstones were vandalized by the Jordanians during their rule in Jerusalem. After decades of neglect, they have been restored.

Archaeology | 6 November 2024

Writing of an ancient curse from 1700 years ago has been discovered in the excavations of the City of David

In archaeological excavations conducted by the Antiquities Authority in the Givati Parking Lot in the City of David, financed by the Friends of the City of David, a rolled lead plate was recently discovered, bearing an inscription in Greek. This is a magical tablet bearing a curse that was probably written by a professional magician/sorcerer.