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Ancient Jerusalem Dam Dated to 800 B.C.E., Surprises Archaeologists

8/26/2025

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Archaeologists have dated a dam at the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem to around 800 B.C.E., earlier than previously thought.
The dam likely facilitated water storage during dry periods, possibly in response to climate change.
Excavations continue to reveal significant findings, raising questions about the city's expansion and the dam's purpose.
The controversial dig, funded by a right-wing NGO, highlights the dam's monumental size and complexity.

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Story summary

Archaeologists have dated a dam at the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem to around 800 B.C.E., earlier than previously thought.
The dam likely facilitated water storage during dry periods, possibly in response to climate change.
Excavations continue to reveal significant findings, raising questions about the city's expansion and the dam's purpose.
The controversial dig, funded by a right-wing NGO, highlights the dam's monumental size and complexity.