The Babylonian destruction finds

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Archaeology | 22 March 2026

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.

General | 14 September 2023

“Had Gadiya” (One Goat) in Jerusalem

Of all the places in the world, ancient Jerusalem is the place where you can almost tangibly feel our historical "Had Gadiya".

Archaeology | 21 March 2024

A new study reveals: The Jerusalem Elite in the Kingdom of Judah Preferred Wine with Touches of Vanilla

Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority examined jars unearthed during excavations in the City of David National Park and were surprised to find remnants of the exotic spice from 2600 years ago. The researchers: "The discovery of vanilla fantastically illustrates which luxury products came here - possibly from India and its surroundings, thanks to Jerusalem sitting on the international trade route."

Archaeology | 22 March 2026

Greetings from the High Priest at the City of David excavations

A few days before Tu Bi’Shvat, the archaeologists and diggers in the City of David received an emotional greeting from the High Priest, in the form of a small, colorful flower.

Discovering the Babylonian destruction from 586 BCE!

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

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Greetings from the High Priest at the City of David excavations