Charred First Temple-era wood discovered in Givati Parking Lot, Jerusalem

Archaeological remains from the First Temple period, including charred coniferous wood (possibly cedar of Lebanon), were uncovered in the Givati Parking Lot excavation in Jerusalem, Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom) reports. The discovery was announced ahead of Tisha B'Av, which commemorates the destruction of the First Temple.

Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom) reports the discovery of charred wood from the First Temple period in the Givati Parking Lot excavation in Jerusalem. The find includes coniferous wood, possibly cedar of Lebanon, according to the report. The announcement comes ahead of Tisha B'Av, the Jewish day of mourning for the destruction of the First and Second Temples. As The Zioneer reported on July 20, a similar discovery of charred First Temple roof beams was made in the City of David, which could allow precise dating of the Babylonian destruction. The Givati Parking Lot excavation, part of the City of David National Park, has yielded multiple finds from the First Temple period in recent years.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 09:54 · 22 JulLatest

   Remains identified as charred coniferous wood, possibly cedar of Lebanon.

2. 13:29 · 20 Jul

   Beams sealed under plaster may allow dating destruction within a decade.

3. 13:18 · 20 Jul

   First Temple-era burned beams uncovered in City of David

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