The Walls of Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Post is reporting that the remains of the southern wall of Jerusalem, the wall that was built by the Hasmonean Kings during the Second Temple period have been uncovered on Mount Zion.

According to the report, the wall was destroyed during the Great Revolt against the Romans that began in 66 C.E. The photo below shows the remains of the city walls.




Claude Mariottini
Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary

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