![]() ![]() The cubical is part of the 7 th-century BC palatial structure in which several Judahite capitals were unearthed in 2020 ( the number one discovery of 2020). Photo: Yoli Schwartz / IAAĪn ancient bathroom, complete with a toilet, was discovered in-situ near the Armon Hanatziv promenade in Jerusalem. 2021) An archaeologist with the Israel Antiquities Authority excavates the ancient toilet discovered in Jerusalem. 2700-Year-Old Toilet Discovered in Jerusalem (Oct. A similar 8th-century destruction layer was noted in a collapsed building 100 meters south of the current dig, which was excavated by Yigal Shiloh in the 1970’s, but it was not associated with Uzziah’s earthquake at that time. Archaeological evidence for “Uzziah’s earthquake” has been found at other sites in Israel, including at Hazor and Tell es-Safi/Gath, but this is the first time archaeologists have identified evidence of this earthquake in Jerusalem. Joe Uziel and Ortal Chalaf, believe this corresponds to the great earthquake which occurred in the days of King Uzziah, and is mentioned in Amos 1:1 and Zech. The excavation directors from the Israel Antiquities Authority, Dr. Stones from an upper part of the northern walls had collapsed, shattering a row of vessels that had been along the wall beneath. The earliest floor of the southernmost room of a building bore evidence of destruction, but not by fire, and was dated to a time period when no known conquest of Jerusalem occurred. Photo: Eliyahu Yanai/ City of DavidĪrchaeologists excavating in Jerusalem, near the Temple Mount and a First-Temple-era wall unearthed evidence of an 8th century BC earthquake. 2021) Broken pottery and tools are evidence of a significant earthquake in Jerusalem in the 8th century BC, likely the earthquake in the days of King Uzziah mentioned in the Bible. Evidence of Earthquake from the Time of King Uzziah Discovered in Jerusalem (Aug. With that said, here are the top ten discoveries in Biblical archaeology in 2021. You can also read my past top ten lists here: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016, as well as the Top Ten Discoveries of the Decade (2010-2019), and Top Ten Discoveries of All-Time Relating to Both the Old and New Testaments. They must be discoveries or new studies about discoveries, as opposed to announcements. ![]() These discoveries must be directly related to people, places or events mentioned in Scripture, or to the composition of Scripture itself.If you’re new to my annual top ten list, here are my criteria: As I do each year, I choose the ten discoveries that I feel are the most significant. These finds both affirm details in Scripture and help us understand the biblical text in greater detail. Despite the ongoing effects of the pandemic which cancelled numerous digs, many important discoveries were made. I love being able to look back at all that has occurred in biblical archaeology in the past 12 months. ![]()
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