City of david excavation

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.

 The gold ring uncovered during excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the City of David
  Northern perimeter of the Pool of Siloam.

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

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

 A view of the City of David and Silwan

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


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

The symbol of the Davidic dynasty

New program helps students find Jewish identity in biblical Jerusalem

Program to be supported by Genesis Philanthropy Group

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Evidence of Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem unearthed in City of David

"These findings depict the affluence and character of the Judean Kingdom and are mesmerizing proof of the city’s demise at the hands of the Babylonians."

AN AERIAL view of the Old City of Jerusalem.