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SCIENCEAug 6 · 11:00 UTCFOX NEWS

Holy Land discovery reveals ancient charred relics from one of Jerusalem's darkest chapters

Archaeologists uncovered charred wooden beams beneath a parking lot in the City of David in Jerusalem, remnants believed to date back roughly 2,600 years from the destruction of Solomon's Temple. The Israel Antiquities Authority made the announcement, noting that the high number of growth rings found on the beams offers researchers significant potential for highly precise dating. The discovery was described as deeply moving and a 'treasure cache.'

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