The New Jerusalem Inscription—So What? - The BAS Library

The New Jerusalem Inscription—So What?

In 012, while excavating at the southern wall of the Temple Mount, Israeli archaeologist Eilat Mazar discovered the oldest alphabetic inscription ever found in Jerusalem. It had been inscribed on a storage jar, but, alas, the jar had not fared well. Made of pottery, it had broken into pieces. Along with at least seven … Continue reading The New Jerusalem Inscription—So What?