The Babylonian Conquest and the Destruction of the First Temple

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Archaeology | 3 September 2023

An ancient seal from the eighth century BCE has been found

An archaeological success at the City of David in Jerusalem: in an excavation conducted by the Antiquities Authority, a complete seal bearing the name “Refaihu ben Shalem” has been found, a find from the eighth to ninth century BCE to the eighth.

Archaeology | 28 July 2024

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.

Archaeology | 6 November 2024

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.

Archaeology | 3 April 2024

Enigmatic rare stone box from the Second Temple period was discovered in the City of David

The stone box is now presented to the public for the first time at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. The box, used for commercial activity, was burnt – evidence of the destruction of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago