Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible

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Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

Archaeologists have uncovered a significant moat in the ancient Jerusalem site, the City of David, within the Jerusalem Walls National Park. The discovery confirm‎s that Jerusalem was split into two sections, as mentioned in the Bible. The findings were announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University, after the excavations took place in the Giv'ati Parking Lot in Silwan, a predominantly Palestinian district in East Jerusalem (Picture: Getty)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

The moat is around nine metres deep (30 ft), and around 30 metres (98 ft) wide and is thought to likely have separated the upper city, which featured the temple and the palace, to the lower city. The researchers said that the moat apparently formed a barrier between the City of David and the Temple Mount and Opheal areas, with the vertical cliffs making it impassable(Picture: Oscar Bejarano/GivꜤati Parking Lot Expedition)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

At first, archaeologists were unsure as to its purpose but continued excavations revealed that it served as the northern fortification line of the lower city, separating the residential areas in the south from the acropolis in the north. The researchers said that the moat dates back nearly 3,000 years to when Jerusalem was the capital of the Kingdom of Judah under King Josiah. Its creation was a monumental feat, demonstrating the engineering prowess and authority of Jerusalem’s rulers (Picture: Getty

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

Only now, after 150 years of research, has the full extent of the fortification been revealed. The researchers noted that building the moat changed Jerusalem’s natural landscape and was designed to show the power of Jerusalem’s rulers to anyone entering its gates. However, this isn’t the first time some of the moat has been discovered. Following the find, researchers revisited old excavation reports by British archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon who conducted digs in the City of David during the 1960s in an area just east of the current Giv'ati Parking Lot (Picture: Vadim Assman/ GivꜤati Parking Lot Expedition)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

The researchers explained that Ms Kenyon observed the natural rock sloping northward where it should have risen. She believed it was a natural valley, but now it is clear she had found part of the moat, carved to the west. Connecting the two uncovered sections reveals a deep and wide moat extending at least 70 metres (230 feet) from west to east (Picture: Getty)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

The researchers noted how ancient Jerusalem’s topography features in the Bible. Study researcher, Professor Yuval Gadot said: ‘This is a dramatic discovery that opens up a renewed discussion about the terms from the biblical literature that refer to the topography of Jerusalem, such as the Ophel and the Millo’. Eli Escusido, director of the Israel Antiquities Authority, said: ‘The excavations in the City of David never cease to amaze; once again, discoveries are being revealed that shed new and vivid light on the biblical literature. When you stand at the bottom of this giant excavation, surrounded by enormous hewn walls, it is impossible not to be filled with wonder and appreciation for those ancient people who, about 3,800 years ago, literally moved mountains and hills’ (Picture: Getty)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

The city of Jerusalem is important to the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, and has been conquered, destroyed and rebuilt time and time again, and houses constant archaeological and religious surprises. The Giv'ati Parking Lot is one of the largest excavation sites in Jerusalem, where archaeological layers were found representing more than 10 different periods in Jerusalem’s history. Even remnants from a Greek fortress built by Antiochus Epiphanes have been uncovered (Picture: Getty)

2mo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

Archaeologists have uncovered a significant moat in the ancient Jerusalem site, the City of David, within the Jerusalem Walls National Park. The discovery confirm‎s that Jerusalem was split into two sections, as mentioned in the Bible. The findings were announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University, after the excavations took place in the Giv'ati Parking Lot in Silwan, a predominantly Palestinian district in East Jerusalem (Picture: Getty)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

The moat is around nine metres deep (30 ft), and around 30 metres (98 ft) wide and is thought to likely have separated the upper city, which featured the temple and the palace, to the lower city. The researchers said that the moat apparently formed a barrier between the City of David and the Temple Mount and Opheal areas, with the vertical cliffs making it impassable(Picture: Oscar Bejarano/GivꜤati Parking Lot Expedition)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

At first, archaeologists were unsure as to its purpose but continued excavations revealed that it served as the northern fortification line of the lower city, separating the residential areas in the south from the acropolis in the north. The researchers said that the moat dates back nearly 3,000 years to when Jerusalem was the capital of the Kingdom of Judah under King Josiah. Its creation was a monumental feat, demonstrating the engineering prowess and authority of Jerusalem’s rulers (Picture: Getty

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

Only now, after 150 years of research, has the full extent of the fortification been revealed. The researchers noted that building the moat changed Jerusalem’s natural landscape and was designed to show the power of Jerusalem’s rulers to anyone entering its gates. However, this isn’t the first time some of the moat has been discovered. Following the find, researchers revisited old excavation reports by British archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon who conducted digs in the City of David during the 1960s in an area just east of the current Giv'ati Parking Lot (Picture: Vadim Assman/ GivꜤati Parking Lot Expedition)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

The researchers explained that Ms Kenyon observed the natural rock sloping northward where it should have risen. She believed it was a natural valley, but now it is clear she had found part of the moat, carved to the west. Connecting the two uncovered sections reveals a deep and wide moat extending at least 70 metres (230 feet) from west to east (Picture: Getty)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

The researchers noted how ancient Jerusalem’s topography features in the Bible. Study researcher, Professor Yuval Gadot said: ‘This is a dramatic discovery that opens up a renewed discussion about the terms from the biblical literature that refer to the topography of Jerusalem, such as the Ophel and the Millo’. Eli Escusido, director of the Israel Antiquities Authority, said: ‘The excavations in the City of David never cease to amaze; once again, discoveries are being revealed that shed new and vivid light on the biblical literature. When you stand at the bottom of this giant excavation, surrounded by enormous hewn walls, it is impossible not to be filled with wonder and appreciation for those ancient people who, about 3,800 years ago, literally moved mountains and hills’ (Picture: Getty)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

The city of Jerusalem is important to the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, and has been conquered, destroyed and rebuilt time and time again, and houses constant archaeological and religious surprises. The Giv'ati Parking Lot is one of the largest excavation sites in Jerusalem, where archaeological layers were found representing more than 10 different periods in Jerusalem’s history. Even remnants from a Greek fortress built by Antiochus Epiphanes have been uncovered (Picture: Getty)

2mo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

Archaeologists have uncovered a significant moat in the ancient Jerusalem site, the City of David, within the Jerusalem Walls National Park. The discovery confirm‎s that Jerusalem was split into two sections, as mentioned in the Bible. The findings were announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University, after the excavations took place in the Giv'ati Parking Lot in Silwan, a predominantly Palestinian district in East Jerusalem (Picture: Getty)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

The moat is around nine metres deep (30 ft), and around 30 metres (98 ft) wide and is thought to likely have separated the upper city, which featured the temple and the palace, to the lower city. The researchers said that the moat apparently formed a barrier between the City of David and the Temple Mount and Opheal areas, with the vertical cliffs making it impassable(Picture: Oscar Bejarano/GivꜤati Parking Lot Expedition)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

At first, archaeologists were unsure as to its purpose but continued excavations revealed that it served as the northern fortification line of the lower city, separating the residential areas in the south from the acropolis in the north. The researchers said that the moat dates back nearly 3,000 years to when Jerusalem was the capital of the Kingdom of Judah under King Josiah. Its creation was a monumental feat, demonstrating the engineering prowess and authority of Jerusalem’s rulers (Picture: Getty

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

Only now, after 150 years of research, has the full extent of the fortification been revealed. The researchers noted that building the moat changed Jerusalem’s natural landscape and was designed to show the power of Jerusalem’s rulers to anyone entering its gates. However, this isn’t the first time some of the moat has been discovered. Following the find, researchers revisited old excavation reports by British archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon who conducted digs in the City of David during the 1960s in an area just east of the current Giv'ati Parking Lot (Picture: Vadim Assman/ GivꜤati Parking Lot Expedition)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

The researchers explained that Ms Kenyon observed the natural rock sloping northward where it should have risen. She believed it was a natural valley, but now it is clear she had found part of the moat, carved to the west. Connecting the two uncovered sections reveals a deep and wide moat extending at least 70 metres (230 feet) from west to east (Picture: Getty)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

The researchers noted how ancient Jerusalem’s topography features in the Bible. Study researcher, Professor Yuval Gadot said: ‘This is a dramatic discovery that opens up a renewed discussion about the terms from the biblical literature that refer to the topography of Jerusalem, such as the Ophel and the Millo’. Eli Escusido, director of the Israel Antiquities Authority, said: ‘The excavations in the City of David never cease to amaze; once again, discoveries are being revealed that shed new and vivid light on the biblical literature. When you stand at the bottom of this giant excavation, surrounded by enormous hewn walls, it is impossible not to be filled with wonder and appreciation for those ancient people who, about 3,800 years ago, literally moved mountains and hills’ (Picture: Getty)

Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in the Bible©Provided by Metro

The city of Jerusalem is important to the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, and has been conquered, destroyed and rebuilt time and time again, and houses constant archaeological and religious surprises. The Giv'ati Parking Lot is one of the largest excavation sites in Jerusalem, where archaeological layers were found representing more than 10 different periods in Jerusalem’s history. Even remnants from a Greek fortress built by Antiochus Epiphanes have been uncovered (Picture: Getty)