The excavation also exposed a building from the First Temple Period, with even earlier evidence for commerce in the form of a shekel weight.
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Researchers from four Israeli universities again use breakthrough technology to prove the biblical record accurate.
The soldiers handed over the ancient find, a “sandal candle” from the Byzantine period, to the Israel Antiquities Authority.
“We even recruited the help of the police forensic unit and its research colleagues around the world, but so far – to no avail.”
The system concentrated spring water in the Bethlehem area and transferred it to Jerusalem by taking advantage of topography, the laws of gravity and large pools.
“For the Freedom of Zion” was inscribed on it.
Despite its location in Area B, Israel’s Civil Administration has decided to act in Tel Aroma to prevent further damage to the site.
Government budgets 120 million shekels to protect ancient heritage from Palestinian destruction.
“It is a rare instance where we can present empirical historical and archaeological evidence aligning with biblical narratives.”
After extensive renovation, Zedekiah’s Cave in Jerusalem reopens to the public.
