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Israeli Police Discover Second Temple Burial Cave in Silwan

8/29/2026

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Israeli Border Police uncovered an ancient burial cave in Silwan, East Jerusalem during a family dispute.
Israel Police announced the find on Aug. 24, noting the cave lies beneath a building with other artifacts.
Israel Antiquities Authority experts date the graves to the Second Temple period, 516 BCE–70 CE.
Security forces secured the site for continued handling and examination after the discovery.

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Israeli Border Police uncovered an ancient burial cave in Silwan, East Jerusalem during a family dispute.
Israel Police announced the find on Aug. 24, noting the cave lies beneath a building with other artifacts.
Israel Antiquities Authority experts date the graves to the Second Temple period, 516 BCE–70 CE.
Security forces secured the site for continued handling and examination after the discovery.