News tagged with king solomon

Oldest written document ever found in Jerusalem

A tiny clay fragment - dating from the 14th century B.C.E. - that was found in excavations outside Jerusalem's Old City walls contains the oldest written document ever found in Jerusalem, say researchers at ...

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created Jul 12, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (23) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Hebrew University archaeologist discovers Jerusalem city wall from tenth century B.C.E.

A section of an ancient city wall of Jerusalem from the tenth century B.C.E. - possibly built by King Solomon -- has been revealed in archaeological excavations directed by Dr. Eilat Mazar and conducted under ...

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created Feb 22, 2010 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Archeologists discover temple that sheds light on 'Dark Age'

The discovery of a remarkably well-preserved monumental temple in Turkey — thought to be constructed during the time of King Solomon in the 10th/9th-centuries BC -- sheds light on the so-called Dark Age.

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created Apr 15, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (10) | comments 2