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Sep 29, 2024 · In the City of David and the Emek Tzurim National Park, fascinating ancient artifacts are continuously being uncovered – coins, pottery, jewelry, and even royal seals. Here are some of the unique finds unearthed from deep within the earth.
City of David Unearthed - Virtual tour - City of David
Sep 9, 2024 · A new immersive, virtual tour takes you back in time to where Jerusalem began 3,000 years ago at the City of David - with City of David Unearthed. For the first time, you can visit ancient Jerusalem from the comfort of your home!
Archaeologists uncovered monumental fortifications in ... - City of …
Aug 12, 2024 · 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.
Excavations have exposed the missing section of the ... - City of …
Nov 6, 2024 · Archaeological excavations in the City of David National Park have uncovered the remains of the city wall, which was built during the Iron Age – the days of the First Temple in the Kingdom of Judah, to protect Jerusalem from the east.
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Archaeology A Second Temple Period Ritual Bath Discovered in the City of David. A private ritual bath (mikveh) from the Second Temple period, was recently uncovered in the excavations north of the "Pilgrimage Road," alongside the main drainage channel from the Second Temple period conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the City of David.
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Aug 31, 2024 · In the City of David and the Emek Tzurim National Park, fascinating ancient artifacts are continuously being uncovered – coins, pottery, jewelry, and even royal seals. Here are some of the unique finds unearthed from deep within the earth.
A new study has managed to accurately date findings ... - City of …
Dec 29, 2024 · The research presents over one hundred radiocarbon dates taken from four different excavation areas throughout the City of David, on the eastern and western slopes of the ancient city. These dates were obtained by sampling organic finds such as grape seeds, date pits, and even bat skeletons found in one of the structures.
The Story behind the Israeli Ambassador’s Gift - City of David
Nov 17, 2024 · 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.
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The City of David is everyday uncovering one of the most significant finds in history, the Pilgrimage Road to the Temple Mount. This was the sacred journey Jews took to arrive at Jerusalem’s Temple. One day, this incredible archeological project...
The Real City of Kings - City of David
Dec 5, 2024 · Near the Western Wall, on a small hill, is the fascinating archaeological site of the City of David. David, the second king of Israel, left Hebron and went up to Jerusalem about 3000 years ago, establishing the capital of his kingdom there, and it remains in our consciousness to the present day.