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The Artifact Discovered: 2015, Ophel – JerusalemDate: late 8th century BC (~700 BC)Material: fired clay (bulla – seal impression)Size: ~13 mmPaleo-Hebrew text:“Belonging to Hezekiah [son of] Ahaz, king of Judah” This is the first seal impression discovered in situ belonging to a biblical king of Judah. 1. Historical context King Hezekiah ruled Judah during the…
The Artifact Location: Jerusalem – City of DavidDate: ~701 BC (reign of King Hezekiah)Length: ~533 metersType: rock-cut water tunnel The tunnel was constructed to bring the waters of the Gihon Spring inside the city walls, protecting Jerusalem during the Assyrian siege. 1. Historical context The Assyrian Empire, led by Sennacherib, invaded Judah.Jerusalem was about to…