First Temple, Jerusalem and City of David

Structure discovered in Jerusalem's City of David dates back to the First Temple, study finds
Archaeologists excavating a site since 2010 uncovered an eight-room structure dating back to the First Temple in 8th century BCE, that included a wine press and more.
Ancient Ritual Structure from the First Temple Discovered in Jerusalem
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient ritual structure in Jerusalem, revealing artifacts and practices from the First Temple period.
Study: First Temple Era Structure in City of David Was Used for Ritual Practices
Excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority on the eastern slope of the City of David, within the Jerusalem Walls National Park, uncovered a unique First Temple period structure. This complex features eight rock-hewn rooms containing an altar, a standing stone (masseba), an oil press, and a winepress.
Biblical-era worship site found in Jerusalem's City of David
The exceptional structure, dating to the First Temple period, was revealed during excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the City of David. (Credit: Asaf Peri and Emil Aladjem, City of David & the Israel Antiquities Authority.
In first, researchers find where Jerusalemites prayed before Temple became only game in town
Archaeologists say unique City of David structure, which contains a standing stone, altar and other facilities, was abandoned in the 8th century BCE during a religious reform The post In first, researchers find where Jerusalemites prayed before Temple became only game in town appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Archaeologists discovered a unique structure in the City of David
The team believes that the structure was in use until the 8th century BCE, the middle of the period when the Kings of Judah ruled.
Bible proof REVEALED as 3,000-year-old shrine sealed up for millennia by Jesus’s grandfather is unearthed in Jerusalem
A RELIGIOUS shrine sealed up by the ancestors of Jesus has been discovered in the ancient heart of Jerusalem, frozen in time ...
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Ben-Gvir ascends Temple Mount, Netanyahu's office says status quo unchanged
The Prime Minister's Office released a statement in response to the visit, saying that the "status quo on the Temple Mount has not changed." National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen on his ...
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Confronting False Narratives Against Israel
“Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Israeli settlers for storming Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards. The ministry reiterated its ...
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Ben-Gvir Makes Chanukah Trip to Temple Mount
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Thursday morning to pray for Israel’s soldiers and the hostages in Gaza. “This morning, I ascended ...
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1,700-year-old oil lamp found in Jerusalem shows a rare Jewish menorah, even though the Romans tried to suppress the religion
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 1,700-year-old oil lamp decorated with rare Jewish artwork, including a unique ...
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Mount of Olives
But above all else, come to the Mount of Olives for the views. According to one TripAdvisor user, "You look over the Kidron Valley to Jerusalem and Temple Mount. You can imagine Jesus as he ...