SIGNIFICANT DISCOVERY OF A RARE 3,000-YEAR-OLD CLAY SEAL BEARING THE INSCRIPTION “BELONGING TO HEZEKIAH, SON OF AHAZ, KING OF JUDAH”
Jerusalem has witnessed extensive archaeological excavations over the last 56 years. However, its most important site has remained largely untouched and unexplored—the Temple Mount.
In 1999, Islamic religious leaders decided to convert a large underground structure under the platform of the Temple Mount, named by the Crusaders “Solomon’s Stables,” into a huge new mosque. Over a period of three days, working ceaselessly day and night, their construction proceeded without any archaeological supervision, flagrantly disregarding the Antiquities Law of the State of Israel.
400 truckloads amounting to around 9,000 tons of soil were excavated from the Temple Mount and dumped in the nearby Kidron Valley.
The significance of this event prompted concerned individuals to take action, leading to the birth of a remarkable project—the Temple Mount Sifting Project.
For the last 18 years, volunteers have sifted through the discarded soil from the Temple Mount, painstakingly examining every fragment in the hope of piecing together the lost narratives of our collective history. And it's no surprise that an incredible array of Biblical artifacts has been uncovered.
Among the remarkable findings are remnants from the First Temple period, including intricate pottery fragments, coins, and seal impressions that offer glimpses into the daily lives and rituals of the ancient Israelites.
A significant discovery was a rare 3,000-year-old clay seal bearing the inscription “Belonging to Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, king of Judah.” This astounding artifact provides tangible evidence of the historical figure mentioned in the Bible and the Jewish history on the Temple Mount.
The project has uncovered artifacts from the Second Temple period, the time when Jerusalem was home to the magnificent edifice that bore witness to Jesus' teachings. Delicate jewelry, pottery, and coins have been recovered, offering insight into the daily lives of those who resided in the Holy City during this momentous era.
(Posted in “I AM ISRAEL”)
Jerusalem has witnessed extensive archaeological excavations over the last 56 years. However, its most important site has remained largely untouched and unexplored—the Temple Mount.
In 1999, Islamic religious leaders decided to convert a large underground structure under the platform of the Temple Mount, named by the Crusaders “Solomon’s Stables,” into a huge new mosque. Over a period of three days, working ceaselessly day and night, their construction proceeded without any archaeological supervision, flagrantly disregarding the Antiquities Law of the State of Israel.
400 truckloads amounting to around 9,000 tons of soil were excavated from the Temple Mount and dumped in the nearby Kidron Valley.
The significance of this event prompted concerned individuals to take action, leading to the birth of a remarkable project—the Temple Mount Sifting Project.
For the last 18 years, volunteers have sifted through the discarded soil from the Temple Mount, painstakingly examining every fragment in the hope of piecing together the lost narratives of our collective history. And it's no surprise that an incredible array of Biblical artifacts has been uncovered.
Among the remarkable findings are remnants from the First Temple period, including intricate pottery fragments, coins, and seal impressions that offer glimpses into the daily lives and rituals of the ancient Israelites.
A significant discovery was a rare 3,000-year-old clay seal bearing the inscription “Belonging to Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, king of Judah.” This astounding artifact provides tangible evidence of the historical figure mentioned in the Bible and the Jewish history on the Temple Mount.
The project has uncovered artifacts from the Second Temple period, the time when Jerusalem was home to the magnificent edifice that bore witness to Jesus' teachings. Delicate jewelry, pottery, and coins have been recovered, offering insight into the daily lives of those who resided in the Holy City during this momentous era.
(Posted in “I AM ISRAEL”)
SIGNIFICANT DISCOVERY OF A RARE 3,000-YEAR-OLD CLAY SEAL BEARING THE INSCRIPTION “BELONGING TO HEZEKIAH, SON OF AHAZ, KING OF JUDAH”
Jerusalem has witnessed extensive archaeological excavations over the last 56 years. However, its most important site has remained largely untouched and unexplored—the Temple Mount.
In 1999, Islamic religious leaders decided to convert a large underground structure under the platform of the Temple Mount, named by the Crusaders “Solomon’s Stables,” into a huge new mosque. Over a period of three days, working ceaselessly day and night, their construction proceeded without any archaeological supervision, flagrantly disregarding the Antiquities Law of the State of Israel.
400 truckloads amounting to around 9,000 tons of soil were excavated from the Temple Mount and dumped in the nearby Kidron Valley.
The significance of this event prompted concerned individuals to take action, leading to the birth of a remarkable project—the Temple Mount Sifting Project.
For the last 18 years, volunteers have sifted through the discarded soil from the Temple Mount, painstakingly examining every fragment in the hope of piecing together the lost narratives of our collective history. And it's no surprise that an incredible array of Biblical artifacts has been uncovered.
Among the remarkable findings are remnants from the First Temple period, including intricate pottery fragments, coins, and seal impressions that offer glimpses into the daily lives and rituals of the ancient Israelites.
A significant discovery was a rare 3,000-year-old clay seal bearing the inscription “Belonging to Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, king of Judah.” This astounding artifact provides tangible evidence of the historical figure mentioned in the Bible and the Jewish history on the Temple Mount.
The project has uncovered artifacts from the Second Temple period, the time when Jerusalem was home to the magnificent edifice that bore witness to Jesus' teachings. Delicate jewelry, pottery, and coins have been recovered, offering insight into the daily lives of those who resided in the Holy City during this momentous era.
(Posted in “I AM ISRAEL”)
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