Massive Fortification Protected the Elite in Jerusalem
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<p paraeid="{f785eb29-913f-4dfd-b83a-1c16292ae71d}{189}" paraid="1644740060"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park. After 150 years of research, a massive fortification has been uncovered that protected the kings of Jerusalem. This fortification, a gigantic moat, was discovered during excavations at the </span>Givati Parking Lot by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University. Measuring at least nine meters (29.5 feet) deep and 30 meters (98.4 feet) wide, this monumental structure offers new insights into the ancient city's defenses.? </p>
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