Archaeologists Found The Lost Wall Of Biblical Jerusalem
The lost Jerusalem wall shows that Iron Age Jerusalem was a well-fortified municipality.
Recently, Israeli archaeologists have found the eastern part of Jerusalem’s Iron Age wall, which was absolutely stunning. The Israel Antiquities Authority revealed the formerly lost Jerusalem wall extending across the eastern slope of the Kidron Valley, in the City of David Archaeological Park, a short distance from the Temple Mount.
Scientists believe that the wall was from the Iron Age, thanks to the discovery of stamps, seals and other objects across the wall. Particularly, it might have been part of the fortifications constructed by King Hezekiah on his provision for the Assyrian conquering in 701 BCE, the same wall eventually knocked down during the siege of Jerusalem roughly 100 years later.
However, with the latest finding, the two sections are finally linked, demonstrating that Jerusalem was greatly fortified during the Iron Age. The wall may have extended to almost 10 ft. in height and 15 ft. in thickness, according to restructure process. Additionally, it lies atop the slopes of the steep-sided Kidron Valley, making for an imposing barrier along Jerusalem’s eastern defenses.
Other remnants of Jerusalem’s Iron Age fortifications, believed to have been built during the reign of King Hezekiah in the late 8th century BCE, have also been uncovered thanks to additional excavations. Among them is the Broad Wall, stretching under the present-day Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City.
Contrary to the lost Jerusalem wall around the City of David, the Broad Wall was constructed along relative flat ground as a huge fortification. Experts believe that it has a remarkable width and height of 23 and 25 ft., respectively.
Recently, Israeli archaeologists have found the eastern part of Jerusalem’s Iron Age wall, which was absolutely stunning. The Israel Antiquities Authority revealed the formerly lost Jerusalem wall extending across the eastern slope of the Kidron Valley, in the City of David Archaeological Park, a short distance from the Temple Mount.
Scientists believe that the wall was from the Iron Age, thanks to the discovery of stamps, seals and other objects across the wall. Particularly, it might have been part of the fortifications constructed by King Hezekiah on his provision for the Assyrian conquering in 701 BCE, the same wall eventually knocked down during the siege of Jerusalem roughly 100 years later.
Source: City of David
However, with the latest finding, the two sections are finally linked, demonstrating that Jerusalem was greatly fortified during the Iron Age. The wall may have extended to almost 10 ft. in height and 15 ft. in thickness, according to restructure process. Additionally, it lies atop the slopes of the steep-sided Kidron Valley, making for an imposing barrier along Jerusalem’s eastern defenses.
Other remnants of Jerusalem’s Iron Age fortifications, believed to have been built during the reign of King Hezekiah in the late 8th century BCE, have also been uncovered thanks to additional excavations. Among them is the Broad Wall, stretching under the present-day Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City.
Contrary to the lost Jerusalem wall around the City of David, the Broad Wall was constructed along relative flat ground as a huge fortification. Experts believe that it has a remarkable width and height of 23 and 25 ft., respectively.
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