New bullae from the 2025 City of David season—including “Gemaryahu ben Shaphan”—powerfully confirm the accuracy of the Book of Jeremiah and Judah’s final decades.
City of David Fortifications and Palace Area (2020–2024 Research within Known Site)
City of David excavations clarified early wall lines and the royal quarter, confirming a fortified, unified royal complex from David’s time.
City of David Defensive Moat (2023 Discovery)
A 2023 rock-cut moat beneath the Givati Parking Lot confirms early Jerusalem’s fortified status long before David captured Zion.
Ancient Gold Ring Unearthed in City of David Sheds Light on Hellenistic Jerusalem
Discover the 2,300-year-old gold ring unearthed in the City of David, revealing the sophisticated lifestyle of Hellenistic Jerusalem. Join us as we explore this significant archaeological find and its implications for understanding ancient Jerusalem.

