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Israeli Border Police Uncover Second Temple Era Burial Cave in Silwan Amid Violent Dispute
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 49 minutes ago
What happened
Israeli Border Police discovered a Second Temple period burial cave and artifacts in Silwan, East Jerusalem, during a search related to a violent family dispute. The site is now secured for further archaeological investigation.
- 01Israeli Border Police found an ancient burial cave in Silwan during a search for a violent dispute.
- 02The burial cave dates back to the Second Temple period, per initial Antiquities Authority assessment.
- 03Additional archaeological artifacts were uncovered alongside the cave beneath a building.
- 04Police and Antiquities Authority are securing the site for ongoing examination and preservation.
- 05Silwan is a historically rich area near Jerusalem’s Old City, known for ancient relics like the City of David.
- 06The area was part of Jerusalem’s religious and administrative center during the Second Temple era.
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