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Proposed text of new Hezekiah inscriptions in Jerusalem

Eli Shukron and Gershon Galil have announced the identification of several stone inscriptions from Hezekiah in and around Jerusalem’s ancient water system. Remarkably, one of their newly identified inscriptions is at the end of Hezekiah’s tunnel, just below the spot … Continue reading

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Claim: New Inscriptions from Hezekiah Discovered in City of David

Gershom Galil and Eli Shukron are announcing a set of newly-discovered inscriptions in Jerusalem that they attribute to Hezekiah. They are said to be monumental inscriptions that summarize some of Hezekiah’s accomplishments with specific dates. These new texts have been … Continue reading

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Possible Monumental Inscription with Hezekiah’s Name

A large limestone fragment discoverd in a Jerusalem excavation may show the name of biblical king Hezekiah, according to archaeologist Eli Shukron and epigrapher Gershom Galil. The broken slab measures around 5.5″ x 4″ x 2″ and was found near … Continue reading

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Contrary to earlier report, Turkey not returning Siloam inscription

A couple days ago, an Israeli news source quoted an Israeli official that Turkey had agreed to send the Siloam inscription to Israel as a result of diplomatic negotiations. Turkey has since responded that the Siloam incsription will not be … Continue reading

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