The history of Israel is unparalleled both in its length and in its richness. Nearly everywhere you walk in the Old City archaeologists have uncovered the remains of ancient Israel, sometimes thousands of years old. One of the most recent finds was a tiny golden bell which was lost in Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago during the Second Temple period:
“It seems the bell was sewn on the garment worn by a high official in Jerusalem at the end of the Second Temple period,” an IAA statement said.
The bell was found inside the main drainage channel taking rainwater from different parts of the city to the pool of Siloam, which is mentioned several times in the Bible.
“Apparently, the high official was walking in the Jerusalem street in the vicinity of Robinson’s Arch and lost the gold bell that fell from his garment into the drainage channel beneath the road,” the IAA said, noting that Jewish high priests were known to have bells sewn onto their robes.
What do you think?
7:26 am
These findings re-confirm that Jews are the chosen people by the Almighty God, to those who doubt.
10:14 am
How do they solder two pieces of gold in those days?
11:24 pm
This is fascinating. I so wish I could experience Israel, could take a tour one day. Your link i such a blessing, is making my Bible readings and studies more meaningful.
7:42 pm
In church theypreach:the high priest would have a bell when he entered into the temple,the bell would stop ringing if he died,then he’d be pulled out by the rope tied to his ankle,love jewish history
4:42 pm
people dont realize that they also discovered the Ark of the covenant under golgothas browe where JESUS was crucified.go to youtube-Ark discovery-Ron wyatt was the archeologist who found the Ark!
1:34 pm
i like this………..