City of david excavation

First-of-its-kind discovery: Ancient coin from Second Temple Era reveals rebel mindset

The rare bronze coin engraved in Hebrew with 'For the Redemption of Zion' was found near the southwest corner of the Temple Mount in the Jerusalem Archaeological Garden – Davidson Center.

|ByJOANIE MARGULIES
The reverse of the coin features a lulav flanked by two etrogs, with the inscription “Year Four.”
The gold ring uncovered during excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the City of David

Ancient gold ring with red gemstone discovered in City of David excavations

The gold ring, set with a red gemstone, is estimated to be approximately 2,300 years old.

|ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Northern perimeter of the Pool of Siloam.

Jerusalem's 2,000-year-old Pilgrimage Road preparing for modern revival

For almost a decade, archaeologists in the City of David have been working hard to uncover the Pilgrimage Road and bring a 2,000-year-old journey to life.

|ByMAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE
KING HEZEKIAH in a 17th century painting by unknown artist, in the choir of Sankta Maria Kyrka in Ahus, Sweden.

Ancient inscription from City of David may mention king Hezekiah

The tunnel once brought water from the spring outside the city as a safety measure against sieges or other dangerous situations. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

What new finds were unearthed at Jerusalem's famous City of David?

Archaeologists uncovered the ancient road that led from the City of David to the Pool of Shiloah, and from the pool to the Temple in Jerusalem.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
A view of the City of David and Silwan

Davidic dynasty symbol found in Jerusalem: Once in a lifetime discovery

They did not expect to find anything this special when they began digging near what is now the Armon Hanatziv Promenade

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020ByTZVI JOFFRE
The symbol of the Davidic dynasty

New program helps students find Jewish identity in biblical Jerusalem

Program to be supported by Genesis Philanthropy Group

AUGUST 23, 2020ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Bulla, altar in Israel top list of Biblical archaeological finds

"Each year, discovery after discovery adds to our knowledge of the biblical world... and to the mounting evidence that demonstrates that the Bible is historically reliable," Bryan Windle said.

JANUARY 2, 2020ByROSSELLA TERCATIN, DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS
Aerial view of the excavations at Shiloh

2,600-year-old Hebrew seal found near Western Wall

According to the City of David Foundation, there are three people with the name Adoniyahu in the Bible, the most famous being King David’s son.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019ByLEON SVERDLOV
The “Adonayahu Asher Al Habayit” bulla (seal). Photo

2,600 year old seal discovered in City of David

The seal was deciphered by Dr. Anat Mendel-Geberovich of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Center for the Study of Ancient Jerusalem.

APRIL 1, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The bulla “(belonging) to Nathan-Melech, Servant of the King,” discovered March 31st, 2019

'Half-shekel' from First Temple era unearthed near City of David

The half-shekel weight will be presented to the general public on Hanukka in Emek Tzurim National Park.

NOVEMBER 21, 2018BySARA RUBENSTEIN
A "half-shekel" weight from the First Temple period discovered in the Emek Tzurim sifting project in Jerusalem

Travel Jerusalem with no stone left unturned in the City of David

Jerusalem is holy to three religions: Judaism, Islam and Christianity.

OCTOBER 25, 2018ByMEITAL SHARABI
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Bronze coin from 4th year of Great Revolt found at national park

The discovery was made in sifting project in the City of David.

JULY 2, 2018ByTAMARA ZIEVE
A bronze coin from the fourth year of the Great Revolt discovered in the City of David, July 2018

Small amulet makes for a large find

A 1,000-year-old clay amulet inscribed with a blessing in Arabic was discovered in the City of David.

JUNE 14, 2018ByROCKY BAIER
Abbasid-period amulet uncovered at the Givati Parking lot excavation in the City of David, June 2018.

Archeology in Israel as a political weapon

Emek Shaveh’s Mizrachi: When you control the past, you control the present and the future.

DECEMBER 4, 2017ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD
Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) archaeologist Eli Shukron shows an ancient seal, at an archaeological site known as the City of David in Jerusalem December 25, 2011.