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Archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar passes away

Posted on May 25, 2021 by LukeChandler

We just learned today that Dr. Eilat Mazar passed away in Jerusalem. No details have been released except that she will be buried tomorrow. She became widely known in the archaeological world for her discovery of “David’s Palace” in Jerusalem, … Continue reading →

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Isaiah’s Personal Seal Found?

Posted on February 22, 2018 by LukeChandler

Archaeologists may have found Isaah’s “autograph” during excavations in Jerusalem. This clay impression (bulla) was uncovered a few years ago along with others, including one belonging to King Hezekiah.  It was finally announced this morning in a press release. Dr. … Continue reading →

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Seal of Hezekiah discovered in Jerusalem (Updated)

Posted on December 2, 2015 by LukeChandler

The Israel Antiquities Authority just announced the discovery of a clay seal (bulla) bearing King Hezekiah’s personal seal. The object was discovered in situ in 2009 but just recently deciphered in its entirety. The iconography is interesting and is described below. … Continue reading →

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Short Video on the Ophel Excavations in Jerusalem

Posted on January 8, 2013 by LukeChandler

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 →

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Preview of New Evidence Mazar Found for the ‘Solomonic’ Wall

Posted on March 2, 2010 by LukeChandler

Barnea Selavan of Foundation Stone left a comment on my original post about Eilat Mazar’s recent announcment. Here it is in full. The upper parts of these walls were indeed visible. What is new is a) dated because of the … Continue reading →

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Mazar Re-excavates Old Wall, Announces New Dating

Posted on February 23, 2010 by LukeChandler

More on that recent wall announcement in Jerusalem: Many news organizations have reported Mazar’s interpretation of the evidence without exercising caution. It might be 10th century and ‘Solomonic’ but these conclusions have not yet been published for review. If the … Continue reading →

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New (Solomonic?) Wall Uncovered in Jerusalem

Posted on February 22, 2010 by LukeChandler

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 →

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