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Archaeology is a big problem for the Palestinian cause 

The stone seal that was just discovered doesn’t refer to any indigenous Palestinian holidays, nor does it bear any ancient Palestinian symbols—because none of those things exist.

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Archeological Echoes of David in Jerusalem - Part 3

In part 1 and part 2 of this series, we followed in the footsteps of young David before he became king and while he was on the run from King Saul. In this article, we will follow David to Jerusalem, future site of the Holy Temples and eternal capital of the Jewish people.

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Archeological Echoes of David’s Flight from Saul - Part 2

Follow David's journey as King Soul pursues him across the Land of Israel.

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The Archaeological Echoes of a Young King David - Part 1

Identify Saul's palace, armor similar to Goliath's, and the places that feature in David's youth.

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Huge quarry from Second Temple period uncovered in Jerusalem

A huge Second Temple period quarry, one of the largest ever found in Jerusalem, is uncovered during an excavation in the Har Hotzvim industrial area.

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The Archeology of Tel Lachish and the Stories It Tells

Mentioned extensively in the book of Joshua, the city is fascinating as it is ancient.

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Rare coin engraved with the name 'Eleazar the Priest' found in Judean Desert

Bar Kochba Revolt-era coin discovered along with three others and dated to 132 CE; Israel Antiquities Authority seeks volunteers for 10-day March dig in Judean caves.

This predates Islam by 500 years. Not that we needed any more proof that we are the indigenous people of the Land of Israel.

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3,000-Year-Old Phoenician Electrum Earring Pendant Discovered in Jerusalem | ArmstrongInstitute.org

Uncovered a decade ago on the Ophel excavations, an exquisite gold object is finally unveiled to the public at the opening of the 'King David and Solomon

This is more proof the Bible's account of Jewish history, and is another in an endless number of discoveries, that Jews ARE the indigenous people of Israel.

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Rare First Temple clay seal unearthed in Jerusalem

  A rare and exciting archaeological find has been unearthed in Jerusalem, providing a unique glimpse into the ancient past.

I love that it’s going on display in the mayor of Jerusalem’s office before continued scientific analysis.

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Archaeologists find 'mystery' ducts near biblical Jerusalem relics

The channels may have been used to prepare a commodity "connected to the economy of the temple or palace", said archaeologist Yuval Gadot in the statement.

Still waiting to find a "Palestinian" artifact that predates 1967,

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Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords found in Judean Desert, likely from Bar Kochba revolt | The Times of Israel

Apparently stolen by Jewish rebels, the incredibly well-preserved weapons are 'an extremely rare find, the likes of which have never been found in Israel'

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American Archeologists Unearth New Mosaic From 1,600 Year Old Synagogue In Israel

Excavations reveal mosaic artwork near the ancient Jewish village of Huqoq, in the Israeli Lower Galilee, led by University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill - Click the link for more details.

Still waiting for archeologists to uncover anything “Palestinian” from before 1967.

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Researchers verify written records of biblical King David found off Dead Sea coast

The Mesha Stele, a basalt stone slab discovered in 1868 east of the Dead Sea that has provided historians the largest source of the Moabite language to date - Click the link for more details.

Absolutely incredible.

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Israel to Excavate Biblical Pool From King Hezekiah’s Times

The pool was constructed some 2,700 years ago during the reign of King Hezekiah and was part of the city’s water system.

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Proof of biblical kings of Israel, Judah deciphered on rock inscriptions

Detailed inscriptions of 8th-century BCE Judean King Hezekiah discovered in ‘monumental’ archaeological discovery.

But antisemites will still tell you that we are not the indigenous people of Judea. We date back thousands of years-“Palestinians” date to 1967.

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2,200-year-old coin hoard gives hard proof of Book of Maccabees, say archaeologists

Trove of silver coins -- two months' average salary -- documents bloody persecution preceding the famous Hanukkah revolt when Jews fled to the desert, as written in I Maccabees 2:29

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New Archaeological Discoveries Confirm Ancient Connection of Israel to the Jewish People (AGAIN)

An ancient farmstead uncovered in the Galilee. Photo: Assaf Peretz / Israel Antiquities Authority. The State of Israel might only …

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1,600-Year-Old Mosaic Depicting Biblical Heroines Found in Ancient Synagogue in Israel

The Israelite commander Barak depicted in a mosaic in the ancient Huqoq synagogue in northern Israel. Photo: Jim Haberman The …

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New Segment of the Ancient Low-Level Aqueduct to Jerusalem Exposed

The aqueduct was the main source of water supply to Jerusalem consecutively for 2000 years. IAA to host public without cost at the archaeological excavation in Armon Hanatziv as well as in several other fascinating archaeological sites in the city.

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2,100-Year-Old Farmstead Found in Israel’s Galilee

The ancient farmstead uncovered in the Galilee. Photo: Assaf Peretz / Israel Antiquities Authority. i24 News – Archaeologists from the …

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Archaeology proves Jews are indigenous to the Land of Israel

As early as the 19th century, excavations discovered definitive connections of Jews to Israel as far back as 3000 years ago.Op-ed.

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The Muslims who tried to destroy Jewish history are unintentionally proving the existence of the First Temple

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Ancient Hasmonean artifacts found in east Jerusalem at end of Hanukkah

The items were examined by officials of the Israel Antiquities Authority, and the suspect was arrested and taken in for questioning.

“East Jerusalem” meaning: Jerusalem.

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Israeli Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 2,100-Year-Old Fortress That Provides ‘Tangible Evidence’ Of The Hanukkah Story

Unearthed in the ancient city of Maresha, the 2,100-year-old fortress was destroyed by Jewish warriors rebelling against the Seleucids.

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Has the location of Noah’s Ark finally been proven using 3D scans? - The Jerusalem Post

The Torah tells us that the Ark landed on the hills of Mt. Ararat, a dormant volcano near the east border of Turkey. The Durupinar site is approximately 30 km south of that mountain.

Is it Noah’s Ark? Maybe. It’s an interesting idea.

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Elder Of Ziyon - Israel always reveals the best archaeological finds before Tisha B'Av

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3,000-year-old inscription bearing name of biblical judge found in Israel - The Jerusalem Post

The inscription features the name "Jerubbaal," a Jewish leader from the Book of Judges, as well as dates from around 1,100 BCE.

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Jewish History: The Israeli woman to whom the stones spoke

Eilat Mazar, 64, helped uncover the truth about Jerusalem’s past and King David’s realm. Her critics never forgave her for it, but her achievements made Jewish history.

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Ancient cloth with Bible's purple dye found in Israel, dated to King David's era

3 scraps from 1,000 BCE, earliest such finds in region, point to Edomite kingdom described in Bible; vibrant and lasting 'royal' dye, mark of the elite, comes from murex sea snails

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Earliest known stone carving of Hebrew word 'Jerusalem' found near city entrance

Unearthed in what was an artisan’s village 2.5 km from ancient Temple, inscribed column from 100 BCE features Aramaic, Hebrew, two of the languages used by Jerusalemites of the era

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Special vessels show Jewish continuity in Israel after Roman destruction

The use of chalkstones vessels did not stop with the destruction of city in the second century CE as previously thought, but continued in the Galilee for at least two more centuries.

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Archaeologists discover 2000-year-old unique complex by the Western Wall - The Jerusalem Post

The structure was sealed later in the Byzantine period under the floors of a large building about 1,400 years ago and was left untouched for centuries.

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‘Year 2 of freedom’: Rare Coin from Bar-Kochba Revolt Discovered at the Foot of the Temple Mount

By: Aryeh Savir A rare coin from the from Bar-Kochba Revolt, the Jews’ revolt against the Roman Empire in 132-136 CE, was recently discovered by Israeli archeologists at the foot of the Temple Mount, north of the City of David. The rare bronze coin, dis

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Seal of First Temple-era royal steward found in Jerusalem

A 2,600-year old bulla (seal) bearing a Hebrew name was uncovered recently in earth excavated in 2013 from beneath Robinson’s

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UNC Charlotte Team Discovers Evidence of the Babylonian Conquest of Jerusalem | Jewish & Israel News

An archeological dig in the Old City of Jerusalem. Photo: Reuters/Ronen Zvulun. The director of the archaeological team excavating Mount …

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IDF Paratroopers Accidentally Uncover Ancient Guard Tower from time of King Hezekiah

IDF soldiers connected with their Biblical counterparts when they took part in an archaeological dig, uncovering a guard tower from the era of King Hezekiah

This is from 2,800 years ago. But WE are the "colonizers"? I don't think so.

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How Ancient Coins and Seals Prove the Jewish Connection to Jerusalem

In the face of Palestinian attempts to deny the Jewish connection to Jerusalem, ancient coins and seals prove Jewish historical ties to the holy city.

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2000 Year Old Jewish Settlement Unearthed in Beer Sheva | The Jewish Press | 28 Adar II

The excavation discovered for the first time evidence of Jewish daily life in the ancient city.

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Jerusalem: Amazing Biblical archaeological finds in City of David

Two minuscule 2,600-year-old inscriptions recently uncovered in the City of David’s Givati Parking Lot excavation are vastly enlarging the understanding of ancient Jerusalem in the late 8th century.

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Hasmonean-Era Village Discovered, Proof of Jewish Connection to Jerusalem

Archaeological excavations at the Hasmonean village in Sharafat. Photo: Israel Antiquities Authority. JNS.org – A large Hasmonean-era Jewish agricultural village was …

We all have to argue constantly whether Jews are the indigenous people of Israel. Of course we are. It should concern everyone that when antisemitism is the goal, facts are meaningless to so many people.

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Archaeologists unearth 2000-year-old Hebrew 'Jerusalem' inscription - Jerusalem Post

The find is the first written evidence of the name "Jerusalem" found on a column drum dating from the Herodian period.

Once again we see VERY clear proof that Jews have a millennia old, constant, presence in Israel. We are the indigenous people. That remains true no matter how inconvenient that is for our enemies.

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The mixed prayer section at the Wall is an archaeological disaster

The choice of the specific location to build mixed prayer section in Jerusalem's Western Wall will bury priceless Jewish archaeological excavation.

The Israeli government’s apparent refusal to protect the archeological heritage of the Jewish in deference to politics is apalling.

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Recently uncovered Jewish Revolt coin shows rebels aware of impending disaster

Minted on the eve of the destruction of the Second Temple, coin discovered in City of David excavations reads, 'For the Redemption of Zion'

This is a fascinating glimpse into a critical period of Jewish history. It’s also yet more proof, not that any more is needed, that Jews, not Arabs, are the indigenous people in the Land of Israel.

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Archeology is changing the (sur)face of Jerusalem - Jerusalem Post

Archaeology provides the most powerful proof of the authenticity of Jewish history and the connection between the Jewish people and the land of Israel, and particularly, Jerusalem.

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ToI asks the experts: What are the most important finds of Israeli archaeology? | The Times of Israel

From Dead Sea Scrolls to space-age tech, the dramatic history of the ever-developing field is indelibly entwined with that of the nation itself

The idea that the Jewish people don't have a constant, millennia long, presence in Israel is 100% absurd.

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Seal from First Temple Period found at Kotel supports biblical accounts - Israel News - Jerusalem Post

The new find supports the biblical rendering of the existence of a governor of Jerusalem 2,700 years ago, says archeologist.

Yet the Arabs, and anti-Israel types behave like Jerusalem hasn't been a Jewish city for 3,000 years. Is there ONE piece of archeological evidence that proves an ancient Muslim connection to the city? No.

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Netanyahu intervenes to save Temple Mount sifting project

Days after archaeological site said it would close for lack of cash, PM steps in, saying funding will continue

We'll never know how much history was lost because the Muslims that run the Temple Mount callously and illegally destroyed enormous amounts of archeologically precious materials, but at least we can continue to revibdtaruxt and search for some of what was lost.

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Hebrew University archaeologists find 12th Dead Sea Scrolls cave

"This exciting excavation is the closest we’ve come to discovering new Dead Sea scrolls in 60 years," says researcher.

It kills me to think about who has the scrolls.

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Archaeologists get set to dig at Masada, after 11-year hiatus

Tel Aviv University Team will excavate rebel dwellings, Herod’s gardens in month-long expedition at UNESCO heritage site

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As U.N. Ignores Jewish Ties to Holy Site, Israel Produces Ancient Evidence - NYTimes.com

As Unesco, the United Nations cultural organization, approved a resolution on Wednesday that ignored a Jewish connection to an ancient, hotly contested holy site in Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority produced a rare papyrus fragment from the seventh century B.C., written in ancient Hebrew, that mentions Jerusalem by name.

It is 100% ABSURD to claim that Jerusalem is anything but the eternal capital of the Jewish people. The fact that this has even been tolerated as public debate says a lot the level of decay in our society. Unfortunately, proof, evidence, reason etc. will not matter to the bigots behind the recent UNESCO decision.

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Archaeology 101: Jews and the Temple Mount

Model of the Second Temple at......