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Jerusalem Discoveries: New stone courses for Western Wall, theater-type structure

Posted on October 16, 2017 by LukeChandler

The IAA has announced new discoveries from excavations under Wilson’s Arch, near the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The press release includes interesting details and I encourage you to read it. Some excerpts and photos: “Eight stone courses of the Western Wall that had … Continue reading →

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Archaeologists find 2,000 year-old chisel used to build Western Wall

Posted on April 23, 2014 by LukeChandler

Excavations near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount uncovered a 2,000 year-old chisel at the foot of the Western Wall. Archaeologist Eli Shukron believes it was used in the construction of the wall around the early 1st century A.D. The chisel was found … Continue reading →

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