Archeologists Uncover Major Israelite Administrative Center In Jerusalem
Ryan R. Jones - All Headline News Middle East Correspondent Jerusalem, Israel (AHN) - Israeli and foreign archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be a major administrative center on the southern outskirts of Jerusalem dating back to the period of the Judean monarchy. Tourism Minister Isaac Herzog toured the dig site at Kibbutz Ramat Rachel on Monday and described it as "the rarest and most important [find] presented by Israeli archeology," reported The Jerusalem Post. The find consists of a sophisticated water system that includes large underground reservoirs, open pools and water transportation canals. It is believed to have been in use from the early 7th Century BC through the Hellenistic Era in the 3rd Century BC. The archaeologists linked the impressive compound to the Kingdom of Judah after finding a large collection of official seals bearing the Hebrew words for "The King", "Lion" and "Yehud". Israel bases its claim to Jerusalem, and indeed all lands between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, on the Jews' deep historical ties to the area. A Muslim structure and a Byzantine village from later years were also uncovered at the site.
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