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Tag Archives: City of David
Short Video on the Ophel Excavations in Jerusalem
Archaeologist Eilat Mazar has been digging around the City of David for several years. A short video has been posted showing results from the last few months on the southern edge of the Temple Mount, an area known as the … Continue reading
New Discovery: Earliest archaeological evidence of Bethlehem during First Temple Period
Excavations in Jerusalem have produced a bulla inscribed with the name of Bethlehem from the biblical Divided Kingdom period. A bulla is a piece of clay that was used for sealing a document or object. The bulla was impressed with the seal of the person who sent … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Archaeology, Inscriptions and Manuscripts, Jerusalem, New Discoveries
Tagged Bethlehem, Bulla, Bullae, City of David, David, Eli Shukron, Joab, Ruth
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CNN reports from Khirbet Qeiyafa
CNN has aired a short feature on Khirbet Qeiyafa titled, “Finding the City of David.” Whoops… the City of David is actually in Jerusalem! The video claims, “Archaeologists in Jerusalem believe they have found the remains of the legendary City of David.” … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation, Khirbet Qeiyafa
Tagged City of David, CNN, David
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New (Solomonic?) Wall Uncovered in Jerusalem
Eilat Mazar, who has directed excavations in the City of David for several years, has another find. Hebrew University archaeologists have revealed an ancient path in Jerusalem believed to date back to the time of King Solomon, along with structures … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Archaeology, Jerusalem
Tagged Art & Architecture, City of David, Eilat Mazar, Inscriptions, Jerusalem, LMLK jars
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Israel (literally) Forges a New Trail Through History
The government is planning on spending NIS 500 million over five years to restore and preserve heritage sites across the country. They are hoping the investment will work to strengthen the Israeli and Jewish connection to the historic and Zionist heritage … Continue reading
Posted in General Archaeology, Interesting places to visit, Israel
Tagged Archaeology, Caesarea, City of David, Israel, Jerusalem, Masada, megiddo, Qumran, Tel-Dan, Tiberias
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Solomon’s Coronation was a Political Thriller
Yesterday we visited Ir David in the ancient City of David. This area includes a number of excavated structures plus a walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel and a visit to the Pool of Siloam. Solomon’s coronation is one of many biblical … Continue reading →