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.
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.
A rare pottery amulet, bearing a personal blessing from 1,000 years ago, was uncovered in the City of David
On the tiny object, which is one centimeter in size and was discovered in a dig funded by the City of David, a two-line Arabic inscription was stamped.
Discovery of a seal, the first of its kind, from the time of the Second Temple
A seal, the first of its kind in the world, has been discovered in the foundations of the Western Wall, north of the City of David. The impressive seal, which was worn as a ring, bears a bird, there is a branch next to it, that probably depicts the fragrant persimmon plant from which the incense was produced for the temple.
