Posts Tagged: City of David
1,600-Year-Old Gold Bead Unearthed in Jerusalem in ‘Very, Very Special’ Find
A gold bead dating back to at least the 5th century has been unearthed in the City of David in Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority...
‘Mother, You’re Going to Be Proud of Me’: 13-Year-Old Palestinian Terrorist Foreshadowed Attack in School Notebook
A 13-year-old Palestinian terrorist who shot and severely wounded two Israelis near the City of David on Sunday wrote a message in his school notebook...
2,700-Year-Old Biblical Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem to Be Excavated, Opened to Public
The 2,700-year-old Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem, an archeological site of "enormous significance" that was described in the bible, is set to undergo excavation work...
Rare, 2,000-Year-Old Silver Coin Found in the City of David
JNS.org - A 2,000-year-old silver coin experts believe may have been minted by a Temple priest was recently found in Jerusalem by an 11-year-old Israeli...
Rare First Temple-Era Stone Toilet Uncovered in Jerusalem
In an extremely rare find, the Israel Antiquities Authority and the City of David announced Tuesday that a 2,700-year-old toilet has been found in the...
Hasmonean-Era Oil Lamp Found in Jerusalem
JNS.org - Israeli archaeologists have unearthed a candle-holder from the Hasmonean period in the City of David in Jerusalem. The 2,000-year-old lantern, which has been preserved...
Critics Deny Jerusalem’s Past and Its Future
JNS.org - Its critics have accused Israel of a lot of terrible things over the course of its 71 years of existence, but The New...
2,600-Year-Old Seal Bearing Biblical Hebrew Name Found at Jerusalem Archaeological Site
A 2,600-year-old seal bearing a biblical Hebrew name has been found in the City of David in Jerusalem. Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported that the seal...
US Envoys on Hand as Israel Digs Down in Eastern Jerusalem
US envoys attended the inauguration of a Jewish heritage site in eastern Jerusalem on Sunday, signaling support for Israel's hold over parts of the city...
Rare Ancient Seal of Jewish King’s Officer Discovered in City of David in Jerusalem
JNS.org - The Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University discovered a 2,600-year-old ancient bulla seal impression bearing the inscription “(belonging) to Nathan-Melech, Servant of the...
2,200-Year-Old Earring Found in Jerusalem Excavation Sheds Light on Hellenistic Period in Judea
JNS.org - A 2,200-year-old golden earring was discovered at the City of David’s archaeological excavation just outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, shedding...
Rare Coin Minted 1,900 Years Ago Discovered in Jerusalem
JNS.org - A rare coin minted 1,949 years ago was found last week in a dig in the City of David in Jerusalem. Reut Vilf of the...
EU Report Calls Jewish Development of Jerusalem Historical Sites ‘Touristic Settlement’
JNS.org - A European Union report leaked to The Guardian newspaper expressed ire over Israeli tourism in and around Jerusalem’s Old City, calling the ongoing development of Jewish...
Ancient Coin Inscribed With ‘Free Zion’ Found in Jerusalem
JNS.org -- Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev unveiled on Sunday a recently discovered coin inscribed with the words "Free Zion" that dates back...
