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A wooden relic that survived the sack of Jerusalem's First Templewas unearthed by archaeologists, now they are finding shocking answers

In a remarkable find, archaeologists uncovered ancient wooden beams from the destruction of Jerusalem's First Temple, dating back over 2,600 years to 586 B.C. These preserved sycamore beams, covered in melted plaster, are believed to have supported the roof of an inner courtyard.

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TOI World Desk29 Aug 2026, 08:16 amUpdated 23h ago1 min readWorldWorld
A wooden relic that survived the sack of Jerusalem's First Temple was unearthed by archaeologists, now they are finding shocking answers

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In a remarkable find, archaeologists uncovered ancient wooden beams from the destruction of Jerusalem's First Temple, dating back over 2,600 years to 586 B.C. These preserved sycamore beams, covered in melted plaster, are believed to have supported the roof of an inner courtyard. By analyzing the growth rings, researchers have accurately dated this crucial archaeological evidence, providing an extraordinary link to Jerusalem's rich and ancient history.

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Source: Times of India · TOI World Desk. Published 29 Aug 2026, 08:16 am.

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