After three years in which it was closed for work and renovations, the Davidson Center in the Archaeological Garden in Jerusalem's Old City at the foot of the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount is opening its doors to visitors again; revealing for the first time ancient archaeological findings alongside innovative technology and various additional measures.
Read more: Davidson Center To Reopen Near Temple Mount With Newly Found Jewish Artifacts
An important and rare inscription, bearing the name of the Persian King Darius I, the father of Ahasuerus known from the book of Esther, was discovered by travelers in Tel Lachish National Park, just ahead of the Jewish holiday known as Purim when the book of Esther is read, and the people celebrate being saved from certain destruction at the hands of a Persian nobleman.
Read more: 2400 Year-Old Pottery That Links The Story Of Purim To Israel Found
As part of a joint project of the Israeli Ministry of Heritage, the Antiquities Authority, and the local and regional government centers, the thousands of ancient buildings and artifacts near residential areas throughout Israel will become accessible to the public through urban parks that will be developed around them.
Read more: Israel To Turn Urban-Based Archaeological Sites Into Parks For Local Residents
A special bead made of pure gold that is more than 1600 years old, was discovered as part of the dirt screening project in the archaeological experience at Emek Tzurim National Park in Jerusalem.
Read more: 1600 Year Old 'Complex' Golden Bead Found In The City Of David
The Palestinian Authority continues to try to determine its presence and its narrative regarding Sebastia, a historical site where the ancient capital of the Israelites used to lie. Over the past weekend, the Minister of Tourism and the Minister of Local Government of the Palestinian Authority arrived at the scene, together with the Governor of Nablus and the elders of the Arab village of Sebastia, who declared their intention to continue to fight for Arab control of the ancient Jewish site and its transformation into a "Palestinian heritage site", as they put it.
Read more: PA Working To Turn Ancient Israelite Castle Into Palestinian Heritage Site
