Monday, June 06, 2005

SECOND-TEMPLE HOUSE EXCAVATED:
Jewish home found in City of David
By ETGAR LEFKOVITS (Jerusalem Post)

A Second Temple Jewish house has been uncovered in Jerusalem's ancient City of David, Israel's Antiquities Authority announced Sunday.

The 2,000 year old private home, which archeologists believe was part of a complex of homes belonging to affluent people, was discovered during an excavation at the history-rich site last month.

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More specifically, the house was excavated in Silwan. Given the current controvery about the area, one has to wonder if this announcement was politically timed.

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