Burnt wooden beams discovered in Jerusalem shed new light on the First Temple's destruction

A remarkable discovery has been made at the Givati Parking Lot excavations in the City of David, within Jerusalem Walls National Park.

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National story. 8 articles from 8 sources. 7 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Jul 21, 2026.

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PhysCenter· Jul 21, 2026

Burnt wooden beams discovered in Jerusalem shed new light on the First Temple's destruction

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Christian HeadlinesRight· Jul 21, 2026

2,600-Year-Old Charred Beams from Solomon's Temple Era Unearthed in Jerusalem

PJ MediaRight· Jul 20, 2026

Ancient Beams Offer New Evidence of the First Temple’s Destruction

The Christian PostRight· Jul 20, 2026

Charred wooden beams from Solomon's Temple unearthed in Jerusalem

Charisma Magazine OnlineRight· Jul 20, 2026

Jerusalem Discovery Offers Powerful New Evidence of the First Temple’s Destruction

Catholic OnlineRight· Jul 20, 2026

First Temple Discovery Stuns Biblical Archaeologists in Jerusalem

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The Times of IsraelLean Left· Jul 20, 2026

Rare well-preserved Iron Age wood offers evidence of First Temple’s destruction in Jerusalem

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  1. Jul 20Rare well-preserved Iron Age wood offers evidence of First Temple’s destruction in Jerusalem
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