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Archaeologists Uncover City Wall From First Temple Times That Protected Ancient Jerusalem

July 14, 2021 by Staff

(CBN News) Archaeologists excavating in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem have uncovered the remains of the city wall from First Temple times.

 The revelation comes just days ahead Tisha B’Av – the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av – when Jews around the world mark the destruction of both the First and Second Temples as well as other tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people.

 The excavations, conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), revealed a section of the city wall that would have protected Jerusalem for 150-200 years from sometime in the 8th century BC until the city was breached by the Babylonians and the Temple destroyed in 586 BC.

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