Archaeologists Found King Solomon’s Gate

In this episode, we go to what some claim to be the “most important site in all Israel”. The Ophel excavation site in Jerusalem. And explore the significant archaeological discoveries dating back to King Solomon's reign in the 10th century BC. Guided by Christopher Eames, an area supervisor, we gain a rare first look at restricted areas revealing ancient massive walls and what might have been the royal bakery of Jerusalem. We discuss the historical and biblical implications of these findings, shedding new light on passages from the Bible. The episode concludes with an invitation to join a tour of Israel in 2026, promising an immersive experience into ancient history.

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FOUR-CHAMBER GATES IN THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST FROM THE MIDDLE BRONZE THROUGH THE IRON AGES
The Iron Age Gates of Megiddo: New Evidence and Updated Interpretations Israel Finkelsteina, Matthew J. Adamsb, Erin Halla and Eythan Levya a Tel Aviv University, b W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research
Revolutionizing Biblical Archaeology: Finkelstein's Insights, University of ArkansasBibliography:Dever, William G. *What Did the Biblical Writers Know and When Did They Know It?* Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001. Finkelstein, Israel. "A Low Chronology Update: Archaeology, History, and Biblical Narratives in the Light of Radiocarbon Dating." *Radiocarbon* 43, no. 3 (2001): 1179-1200. Finkelstein, Israel, and Neil Asher Silberman. *The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts.* New York: Free Press, 2001. Finkelstein, Israel, and Eli Piasetzky. "Radiocarbon Dating and the Iron Age Chronology of Israel: How Reliable Are the Dates?" *Antiquity* 84, no. 325 (2010): 374-385. Ussishkin, David, and Israel Finkelstein. "Back to Megiddo: Results of the 1998-2000 Seasons." *Near Eastern Archaeology* 64, no. 1 (2001): 28-40

00:00 Exploring the Ancient Ruins of King Solomon's Era
01:13 A Sneak Peek into the Ophel Excavation Site
02:29 Walking Through Jerusalem's Ancient Gatehouses
11:48 Uncovering the Royal Bakery and Biblical Connections
15:21 The Significance of Biblical Archaeology
17:05 Join Us for an Unforgettable Tour to Israel