Excavations in Jerusalem’s City of David, to the south-east of the Old City, continue to uncover some remarkable finds1. A burst sewage pipe in 2004 led to the discovery of a stairway forming part of the ascent to the Temple used by pilgrims in the time of Christ. When construction workers…
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Seal impressions, known as “bulla”, are frequently found during archaeological excavations in Israel. They were created by pressing a seal or stamp, often set in a signet ring, into a soft piece of clay on the top of a string, which was tied around a linen bag or similar parcel. Over tim…
Evidence of the Babylonian Destruction of Jerusalem
Further evidence of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians has been discovered during excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority at the Jerusalem Walls-City of David National Park.1
Structures datin…
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