City of David

Rare Assyrian inscription unearthed near Temple Mount reveals communication with the King of Judah

The finding provides “direct evidence of official correspondence between the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Judah," according to an excavation expert.

 Dr. Ayala Zilberstein, excavation director on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, holding the rare sealing.
THIS SEAL, dated to the First Temple period, features Hebrew writing that reads: ‘Natan-melech the king’s servant,’ which is a quote that appears in the second ‘Book of Kings,’ 23:11.

Unearthing Israel’s past: Archaeological discoveries change our understanding of history

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee speaks at The Jerusalem Post at the Diplomatic Conference held at the Friends of Zion Museum media center in Jerusalem, September 16, 2025.

Huckabee hints: US would respect Israeli sovereignty move in West Bank

The rare coin with the portrait of Queen Berenice II.

Rare gold coin depicting Egyptian queen unearthed in Jerusalem


Jerusalem: A view from the veranda of the David Citadel hotel - opinion

Even those without titles or fame are in for a good time: The motto of the hotel proclaims that the David Citadel is designed to make everyone feel like royalty.

 POOLSIDE AT the David Citadel.

‘Arteology’ exhibit showcases archaeology-inspired art at the Western Wall

The exhibit, by Israeli-Canadian artist Nicole Kornberg-Jacobovici, will include clay, stoneware and earthware inspired by Bronze Age Egyptian, Etruscan, Mycenaean and Israelite pottery.

The subterranean exhibition site, part of the ancient water system, Jerusalem Archeological Park

What new finds were unearthed at Jerusalem's famous City of David?

Archaeologists uncovered the ancient road that led from the City of David to the Pool of Shiloah, and from the pool to the Temple in Jerusalem.

 A view of the City of David and Silwan

Unearthed: The new virtual exhibition at the City of David

The City of David is following in the footsteps of some of the most renowned museums in the world, creating a fully virtual exhibition.

1000 year-old lamp found in City of David, June 14, 2018

11-year-old finds ‘Holy Jerusalem’ silver coin likely minted in the Temple

The coin – 14 grams of pure silver - carries an inscription that according to the experts refers to the High Priest headquarters.

 The girl who found the coin, Liel Krutokop.

Archaeologists find 2,700-year-old toilet in luxurious palace in Jerusalem

The extraordinary find sheds light on life under the kings of Judah: "Only the rich could afford toilets."

 The rare stone toilet is 2700 years old. Most likely used by one of the dignitaries of Jerusalem.

How did Jews celebrate Sukkot 2,000 years ago? Archaeology offers answers

While no traces survive of the ancient booths Jews built to celebrate the holiday, archaeology provides important evidence of the centrality of Sukkot.

 A building on the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David.

What were Israel's archaeological advances during COVID?

A 6,000-year-old skeleton of a child, a near-3,000-year-old natural disaster and ancient churches, including advancements in the legendary Dead Sea Scrolls, are among this year's finds.

 AERIAL VIEWS: Caesarea harbor.

Weight used to cheat in trade during First Temple era found in Jerusalem

Scamming by using fraudulent weights was extensively described in the Bible, where it is harshly criticized.

 The ancient weight likely used by a scammer in the First Temple era in Jerusalem.

Did someone collect prehistoric shark teeth in Jerusalem’s City of David?

At least 20 shark teeth were found in a structure near the Gihon spring that was probably part of the original water system in the Old City of Jerusalem.

A whale shark swims next to volunteer divers after they removed abandoned fishing net that was covering a coral reef in a protected area of Ko Losin, Thailand June 19, 2021.