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== The stone == |
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Archaeologists have discovered an ancient stone inscribed with the [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]] text "Jerusalem," spelled identically to its modern form.<ref>{{Cite web |last=AFP |title=2,000-year-old inscription spells Jerusalem as Israel does today |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/2-000-year-old-inscription-spells-jerusalem-as-israel-does-today-1.4127858 |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=ctvnews |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=published |first=Laura Geggel |date=2018-10-09 |title=This Is the Oldest Known Inscription Bearing the Full Name of Jerusalem |url=https://www.livescience.com/63786-jerusalem-stone-inscription-archaeology.html |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=livescience.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Magazine |first=Smithsonian |last2=Katz |first2=Brigit |title=2,000-Year-Old Stone Inscription Is Earliest to Spell Out 'Jerusalem' |url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/found-ancient-stone-inscription-unusual-spelling-jerusalem-180970513/ |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=Smithsonian Magazine |language=en}}</ref> The block was part of a carved column in a Roman-style structure.<ref>{{Cite web |title=oldest ever inscription of jerusalem found on pillar |url=https://www.jns.org/oldest-ever-inscription-of-jerusalem-found-on-pillar/ |website=JNS}}</ref> |
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient stone inscribed with the [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]] text "Jerusalem," spelled identically to its modern form.<ref>{{Cite web |last=AFP |title=2,000-year-old inscription spells Jerusalem as Israel does today |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/2-000-year-old-inscription-spells-jerusalem-as-israel-does-today-1.4127858 |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=ctvnews |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=published |first=Laura Geggel |date=2018-10-09 |title=This Is the Oldest Known Inscription Bearing the Full Name of Jerusalem |url=https://www.livescience.com/63786-jerusalem-stone-inscription-archaeology.html |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=livescience.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Magazine |first=Smithsonian |last2=Katz |first2=Brigit |title=2,000-Year-Old Stone Inscription Is Earliest to Spell Out 'Jerusalem' |url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/found-ancient-stone-inscription-unusual-spelling-jerusalem-180970513/ |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=Smithsonian Magazine |language=en}}</ref> The block was part of a carved column in a Roman-style structure.<ref>{{Cite web |title=oldest ever inscription of jerusalem found on pillar |url=https://www.jns.org/oldest-ever-inscription-of-jerusalem-found-on-pillar/ |website=JNS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |title=Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Inscription in Israel |url=https://www.insidehook.com/culture/archaeologists-thrilled-with-new-ancient-inscription-found-in-israel |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=InsideHook |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The 'Jerusalem Stone' is an ancient artifact from the Hasmonean period.[1][2][3]
| Jerusalem Stone | |
|---|---|
| Material | Stone |
| Writing | Hebrew |
| Created | 1st century BCE |
| Discovered | Jerusalem, Israel |
| Present location | Israel Museum |
| Period | Hasmonean Period |
The stone
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient stone inscribed with the Hebrew text "Jerusalem," spelled identically to its modern form.[4][5][6] The block was part of a carved column in a Roman-style structure.[7][8]
Text:
,,Hananiah son of Dodalos of Jerusalem"[9]
References
- ^ "Ancient Stone Uncovered Bearing Inscription of Full Name of Jerusalem". Miracles from Israel. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Earliest known stone carving of Hebrew word 'Jerusalem' found near city entrance". THE TIMES OF ISRAEL.
- ^ "Israel displays earliest stone inscription with Hebrew name of Jerusalem - Xinhua | English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ AFP. "2,000-year-old inscription spells Jerusalem as Israel does today". ctvnews. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ published, Laura Geggel (2018-10-09). "This Is the Oldest Known Inscription Bearing the Full Name of Jerusalem". livescience.com. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ Magazine, Smithsonian; Katz, Brigit. "2,000-Year-Old Stone Inscription Is Earliest to Spell Out 'Jerusalem'". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "oldest ever inscription of jerusalem found on pillar". JNS.
- ^ "Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Inscription in Israel". InsideHook. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Ancient Stone Discovered Bearing Oldest Known Inscription Describing Jerusalem In Modern Hebrew". IFLScience. 2018-10-10. Retrieved 2024-03-18.