Biblical Site of Ark of the Covenant Unearthed at Convent in Israel

Amanda Borschel-Dan : Jan 14, 2019
Timesofisrael.com

Analysis of the artifacts unearthed so far leave little doubt that this is the Biblical site of Kiriath-Jearim.

(Israel)— [Timesofisrael.com] A massive 8th century BC man-made platform discovered at a Catholic convent in central Israel may have served as an ancient shrine to the Ark of the Covenant, said leading Tel Aviv University archaeologist Israel Finkelstein. Unearthed at Kiriath-Jearim, the shrine gives potential new insight into the political machinations of the sibling kingdoms of Judah and Israel. (Photo: In the upper terrace at Kiriath-jearim, a massive wall was unearthed some 15 cm below topsoil. The well-preserved wall is circa 3 m broad and preserved to 2.15 m on its outer face/Shmunis Family Excavations at Kiriath-jearim/via Times of Israel)

Remains of the monumental elevated podium have been unearthed on a Judean hilltop long associated with the location of Biblical Kiriath-Jearim. According to the Hebrew Bible, the spot was the 20-year home of the legendary Ark of the Covenant until taken by King David and paraded to Jerusalem... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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