Incredible Reconstruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem
There are very few historical ruins in the world that have held up their legacy so much so that they still play a significant role…
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2000-Year Old Massive Walkway Uncovered In Jerusalem
Previously, we have discussed the significance of the Temple Mount in Jewish culture, with this history and reconstruction of both the First and Second Jewish…
Herod’s Temple: The Magnificent Second Temple of Jerusalem
There are very few historical ruins in the world that have held up their legacy so much so that they still play a significant role…
Oldest known inscription bearing the name ‘Jerusalem’ found on a Roman column
According to the Israel Antiquities Authority, a 2,100-year old inscription probably contains the earliest known mention of Jerusalem in its full name (as it is spelled…
Thousand-year-old Abbasid-era Islamic amulet found in the City of David, Jerusalem
The presence of Islamic art in the far-fetched corners of the known medieval world shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. This is because…
Remnants of an ancient Roman theater found beneath Jerusalem’s Western Wall
For the uninitiated, Wilson’s Arch is the modern moniker used for an incredible aqueduct-holding arch structure made of massive stones, which is supported against the…
Archaeologists come across a flurry of new findings at the City of David, ancient Jerusalem
The City of David is often described as the urban core of ancient Jerusalem, which (possibly) already boasted walled fortifications from Bronze Age. However the…
2,000-year old Roman gold coin depicting Nero discovered at Mount Zion, Jerusalem
While being considered as one of the holiest cities for three major Abrahamic religions, the ancient city of Jerusalem is also known for its mercurial…
Archaeologists may have found the ‘hidden’ yet massive Acra fortress in Jerusalem
The fortress of Acra had a significant scope of mystery attached to it – mainly because historians have not been able to actually identify the…
Ramesses II: The Powerful Warrior Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt
Ramesses II (also called Ramses II, Ancient Egyptian: rꜥ-ms-sw or riʕmīsisu, meaning ‘Ra is the one who bore him’) is considered one of the most…
