Archaeological excavations have been ongoing in the City of David for years. New findings about the discoveries at this site not only show spectacular achievements of the ancient inhabitants of these areasbut they also make it “open a new door” discussion of terms found in biblical literaturerelating to the topography of Jerusalem.”
Scientists once again verify the existence of places mentioned in the Bible. Massive fortification discovered during excavations at Givati parking lot in eastern Jerusalem solves long-standing mystery. There have been many attempts to identify the moat over the past 150 years, and now it has been revealed for the first time that the structure protected the original part of Jerusalem described in the Bible.
– The moat was created as a result of extensive extraction of material. a huge canal separating the City of David. Its dimensions and construction made it impossible to get through. Initially, the purpose of this rock formation was unclear, but further excavations and linking the discovery with earlier finds allowed us to determine that it is the northern line of fortifications, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said in a statement.
Source: geekweek.interia.pl