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Archaeologists Uncover Burnt Wood Remains from First Temple Destruction in City of David

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Archaeologists Uncover Burnt Wood Remains from First Temple Destruction in City of David
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First reported by Walla · Jul 20, 2026

What happened

Archaeologists uncovered charred wooden beams from the First Temple's destruction in the City of David, dating back 2,600 years. The beams' preservation allows precise dating, and evidence shows residents later preserved the ruins as a memorial.

  • 01Burnt wooden beams from the First Temple destruction found in City of David.
  • 02Beams preserved by melted plaster during the 586 BCE fire.
  • 03Tree rings enable precise dating within a 10-year range.
  • 04Large building deliberately burned and collapsed in Jerusalem.
  • 05Post-destruction residents blocked access but lived nearby.
  • 06Ruins preserved as a memorial reflecting trauma and memory.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsIsrael Antiquities Authority, Tel Aviv University
PlacesCity of David, Jerusalem, Jerusalem Walls National Park, Persian period

Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Archaeologists Uncover Burnt Wood Remains from First Temple Destruction in City of David
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Burnt Wooden Beams from First Temple Destruction Unearthed in City of David
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Burnt Wooden Beams from First Temple Destruction Unearthed in City of David
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Burnt Wood Beams from First Temple Destruction Unearthed in City of David
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Archaeologists Uncover 2,600-Year-Old Burnt Wood Beams from First Temple Period in Jerusalem
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Burnt Wooden Beams from First Temple Destruction Unearthed in Jerusalem's City of David

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