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Ancient Hasmonean Wall Discovered in Jerusalem's Tower of David

12/12/2025

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Archaeologists Uncover Hasmonean Wall

Israeli archaeologists uncovered the longest intact section of the Hasmonean wall in Jerusalem, about 50 meters long and 5 meters wide.
The wall dates to the late 2nd century BCE and formed fortifications after the Temple's rededication.
The upper section appears dismantled, possibly signaling a ceasefire between John Hyrcanus I and Antiochus VII.
The site will join a new Tower of David Museum gallery with a glass viewing floor.

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Archaeologists Discover Nya Lödöse

Arkeologerna, the Swedish archaeology team, uncovered remnants of the 16th-century city Nya Lödöse beneath Gothenburg.
The discovery included walls, a cobbled street, and artifacts such as a leather glove and a pocket watch.
Mattias Obrink, archaeologist, noted these finds illuminate daily life during the Denmark–Sweden conflict.
In Jerusalem, archaeologists uncovered a Hasmonean-era wall at the Tower of David Museum over 130 feet long, which raises questions about its destruction.

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Archaeologists Uncover Hasmonean Wall

Israeli archaeologists uncovered the longest intact section of the Hasmonean wall in Jerusalem, about 50 meters long and 5 meters wide.
The wall dates to the late 2nd century BCE and formed fortifications after the Temple's rededication.
The upper section appears dismantled, possibly signaling a ceasefire between John Hyrcanus I and Antiochus VII.
The site will join a new Tower of David Museum gallery with a glass viewing floor.

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