Jerusalem

The last greeting, the Torah and Chassidut that burned within him, the dream to build a family cut short in the old city's alleys, and the shock as the terrible news was revealed. Eli Kay's friends remember and mourn.

Recent archaeological digs in the City of David reveal signs of an earthquake mentioned in the Bible that shook Jerusalem 2,800 years ago.

Despite frequent conquests of Jerusalem and the destruction that ensued, the Western Wall has never been destroyed.

In a groundbreaking archaeological dig for a new elevator project at the Western Wall, a small clay jug revealed four pristine gold coins, dubbed an "ancient savings jar."

On this day, 160 years ago, Mishkenot Sha'ananim was inaugurated, the first neighborhood outside the Old City walls of Jerusalem.

A limestone weight from the First Temple period was discovered during excavations near the Western Wall, likely used in ancient Jerusalem's bustling markets.

Magnificent relics of a regal structure from the era of the Kings of Judah have been unearthed in Jerusalem, featuring the most beautiful and impressive column capitals discovered to date.

Recent finds from the Givati Parking Lot dig in the City of David, dating to the Return to Zion period, suggest efforts to restore administrative systems despite Jerusalem's struggles post-First Temple destruction.

A bronze coin from the time of the Bar Kochba revolt was found at the foot of the Temple Mount near the City of David. This is the only coin with the inscription "Jerusalem" found in ancient Jerusalem.

A rare object used for standardized volume measurement, recently discovered in excavations at the City of David, suggests we may have found the central market location of Second Temple era Jerusalem.

A rare seal impression, or bulla, bearing a Hebrew name from the Bible and dated to the 7th century BCE, emerged north of the City of David, near the Western Wall's foundations. This bulla describes the title 'over the house,' indicating a high-ranking official position in the Judean Kingdom.

On this day, the 21st of Av, 16 years ago, a devastating attack on Jerusalem's Line 2 bus occurred, leading to tragic loss of life.

On this day, 11th of Tammuz, 92 years ago, a powerful earthquake shook the northern Dead Sea region in Israel.

On this day in history, 17 years ago, a suicide bomber attacked a bus near Tzomet Pat in Jerusalem, causing significant loss of life.

The main street of Second Temple-era Jerusalem is unearthed in City of David. The celebration saw prominent attendees, including U.S. Ambassador David Friedman and special envoy Jason Greenblatt.

A seal impression featuring the rare biblical name "Nathan-Melech" has been uncovered in a public structure demolished during the destruction of the First Temple. Another find includes a stone seal also dating back to the end of the Kingdom of Judah.

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a Jewish agricultural settlement specializing in wine and oil production and dove breeding. The site also features an elaborate tomb estate likely for wealthy family members.

A bus overturned on the way to Dimona, and in Jerusalem, floods left no dry ground. Watch the footage.

During an archaeological dig, a significant discovery dating back 2,700 years was made near the Western Wall: "This is archaeological proof supporting biblical accounts of a city official in Jerusalem from around 2,700 years ago."

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