Archaeologists discover ancient Jerusalem moat, solving 150-year-old mystery JERUSALEM (RNS) — A different piece of the ancient moat was discovered in the 1960s but mistaken as a natural valley.

After a 150-year search, archaeologists found the moat near a parking lot in Jerusalem. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

A 3,500-year-old trench found in Jerusalem's City of David reveals the city's northern fortification, resolving a 150-year-old debate.

The moat's purpose also remains unclear and could've been used for any number of purposes. You may like Archaeologists unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai Desert ...

Researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University have uncovered fortifications that help reassess the limits of the ancient city of Jerusalem. (Courtesy: Israel Nature and ...

From ancient Israelite DNA to a moat around Jerusalem, these are the discoveries that made scholars of the biblical world say “wow” this year. Skip to content. ... The moat, almost 100 feet ...

JERUSALEM (RNS) — A different piece of the ancient moat was discovered in the 1960s but mistaken as a natural valley. advertisement. RNS. Archaeologists discover ancient Jerusalem moat, ...