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Biblical Kings on display

The “King David and Solomon Discovered” exhibit currently in Oklahoma USA includes many items from Jerusalem excavations by the late Dr. Eilat Mazar of the Hebrew University (see here previously). One of them, a Phoenician pendant, is the earliest gold … Continue reading

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Freedom coins discovered from Jewish revolt

Just before Passover, Hebrew University archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar discovered coins from 1st century AD during renewed excavations below Jerusalem Temple Mount’s southern wall. They were inscribed “For the Freedom of Zion” and “For the Redemption of Zion”. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/243632 http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Coins-symbolically-discovered-from-great-revolt-before-Passover-547128

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Uncovering the Jerusalem of the Bible

Gordon Robertson’s video for CBN.com explores the ruins of the palace of King David and the wall of King Solomon in Jerusalem from 1000 BCE. Dr Eilat Mazar of the Hebrew University describes how current excavations continually confirm the text … Continue reading

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Look what we’ve dug up next to Temple Mount

In summer excavations 50 meters from Temple Mount, Hebrew University of Jerusalem archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar discovered 36 gold Byzantine coins, jewelry, and a 7th century gold medallion depicting a menorah (Temple candelabrum), a shofar (ram’s horn) and a Torah … Continue reading

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