2,000-Year-Old Ring Discovered in Jerusalem’s Old City
Israel Antiquity Authority archaeologists have uncovered a two-thousand-year-old ring with a solitaire gemstone in excavations in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem.
Unprecedented Interfaith Conference Tackles Temple Mount Controversy
The Temple Mount Jerusalem Convention 18 (TMCJ), organized by Cry for Zion, an Israel-based organization that advocates for Jewish sovereignty over the Temple Mount, will take place on Dec. 5 at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center. Doron Keidar, one of the organizers and the executive director of Cry for Zion, explained the motivation for the conference.
Jerusalem Cable Car to City of David Plan Submitted to Infrastructure Committee
In the context of a significant increase in tourism to Jerusalem over the past two years, a cable car plan designed to address the problem of traffic and accessibility in the southeastern basin of the Old City was submitted to the National Infrastructure Committee on Monday, October 29.
Spectacular Hellenistic-era Earring Unearthed in City of David
A spectacular Hellenistic-era golden earring, featuring ornamentation of a horned animal, was discovered in excavations in the City of David National Park.
Editor’s Note: Greetings from Jerusalem
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Rare Clay Amulet Found in City of David
Last week, archaeologists at the City of David in Jerusalem discovered a tiny ceramic amulet from the 9-10th century with an Arabic inscription praising ‘Allah.’
Third Annual ‘Inspired by Israel’ Video Contest Launches
‘This is a unique opportunity for people of all backgrounds, faiths and ages to share with the world why Israel inspires them,’ says philanthropist Adam Milstein.
Clay Seal of Isaiah Found But Mystery Remains
A prominent Israeli archaeologist announced this week her discovery of a clay seal bearing the Hebrew name of Isaiah which may very well have belonged to the Biblical prophet.
2,800 Year Old Prophecy Fulfilled As Bible Comes to Life in City of David
The excavations in the City of David are proving the Bible and fulfilling Biblical prophecy everyday.
Seals Bearing Names of Biblical Kings Discovered in City of David [VIDEO]
A collection of seals (bullae) from the late First Temple period, discovered in the City of David, shed light on the bureaucracy of ancient Jerusalem.
