Ancient Jerusalem Wall Construction

SOURCE www.dailymail.co.uk
A scientific breakthrough has revealed that a wall in ancient Jerusalem was built by King Uzziah, not King Hezekiah as previously believed, confirming details from the Bible. The study used radiocarbon dating to determine the wall's age and linked archaeological findings to events mentioned in the Bible.

Key Points

  • The wall was built by King Uzziah after a huge earthquake, not by King Hezekiah as previously believed
  • The study used radiocarbon dating to determine the wall's age
  • The research linked archaeological findings to events mentioned in the Bible
  • The city of Jerusalem was larger than previously thought during the reigns of David and Solomon

Pros

  • Revealed new historical information about the construction of a wall in ancient Jerusalem
  • Confirmed details from the Bible regarding King Uzziah's reign and the earthquake's impact on the city

Cons

  • May challenge previous expert opinions and beliefs about the wall's origins