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Israel Finds Second Temple Burial Cave in Silwan

8/25/2026

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  • Israel Border Police discovered an ancient burial cave beneath a building in Silwan while investigating a family clash.
  • The Israel Antiquities Authority sent personnel to survey the cave after police notification.
  • Preliminary analysis dates the burials to the Second Temple period, 516 BCE–70 CE.
  • Archaeologists reported other artifacts were recovered from the burial cave.
  • National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said media called his death-count comment “Fake”.