Ivory Paneling Found in Ancient Jerusalem for First Time

Ivory Paneling Found in Ancient Jerusalem for First Time

For the first time, archaeologists have found evidence of a luxury item mentioned in the Bible: tiny ivory panels that would have been embedded on wooden furniture of the high and mighty during the First Temple period in ancient Jerusalem.

The panels were likely used on a reclining couch, the archaeologists suggest.

 

 

 

 

 

Related Articles

More From Israel Then

Lachish

Lachish is an ancient city of Judah on located in the Shephelah lowlands, historically second…
Lachish
Lion of Judah

Judah

Jacob, whom GOD later renamed Israel, had 12 children. These 12 children and their descendants…
Judah
Hazor

Hazor

Take a virtual of the ancient site Tel Hazor (תל חצור) in this video clip. The site is located…
Hazor

The Holiest Toilet in the World

Ze’ev Orenstein narrates details of the siege of Jerusalem by the army of King Nebuchadnezzar.
The Holiest Toilet in the World

Publish the Menu module to "offcanvas" position. Here you can publish other modules as well.
Learn More.


donation