A royal palace overlooking the Biblical heart of Jerusalem has been uncovered by stunned archaeologists. The building, which stood outside the walls of the ancient city, would have commanded a view of King Solomon’s Temple but was likely destroyed in 586 BC.
However, some traces of the lost structure survived, including a number of capitals – a type of stonework used in columns – closely associated with the Kings of Judah and Israel.
Yaakov Billig, who directed the excavation, said this “proto-Aeolian” style was typical of royal buildings, raising the possibility that the palace belonged to a king.
He said: “This is a very exciting discovery. “The level of workmanship on these capitals is the best seen to date, and the degree of
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