Mystery biblical palace found in heart of Jerusalem leaves archaeologists stumped
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dailystar.co.ukThe Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxMystery surrounds the remains of a royal palace overlooking the Biblical heart of Jerusalem after it was uncovered by stunned archaeologists.The palace, 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 atop 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.
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