Imposing section of Jerusalem’s Hasmonean period city wall unearthed in excavation

(Communicated by the Israel Antiquities Authority Spokesperson)

In recent days, the uncovering of an impressive Hasmonean (Maccabean) period Jerusalem city wall was completed, built in the late 2nd century BCE. Discovered on the grounds of the Tower of David, adjacent to the citadel, within the historic complex known as the Kishle, and exposed during an Israel Antiquities Authority archaeological excavation, this wall is one of the most complete and longest sections discovered in Jerusalem to date.

The work has been done in preparation for the new “Schulich Wing of Archaeology, Art and Innovation” which will be located in the Kishle complex at the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum.