MAR 29, 2024 JLM 72°F 03:22 PM 08:22 AM EST
Touch the devastation - Archeology and the Destruction of the Second Temple (2 of 2)

In the spring of 70 AD, Titus marches his legions to Jerusalem. The Roman color has not been able to suppress the stubborn revolt that broke out in Judea in 66 for four years.

These coins were discovered during excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority on the terraced street - "Derech Pilgrim" in the City of David. Nachshon Zanton, director of the excavation on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, says: "The rebel slogan is written in ancient Hebrew on Jewish coins. ".

"And all that fell upon them were smitten with the sword" (Josephus Flavius)

A fierce battle takes place between the Romans and the Jewish rebels. Arrowheads and catapults used by the Romans to suppress the revolt were uncovered during the excavations. According to Zanton, "This is significant evidence of the battle of Roman war machines. Historian Josephus Flavius ??described that the rebels also had such machines that fell to the rebels in the post-victory stages over Gallus' troops, but with the arrival of the legions of Vespasian and Titus. They originated in the Roman Artillery Corps. "

During excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the drainage ditch that passed under the street, additional evidence of the last moments of Jerusalem on the eve of the destruction of the Second Temple was discovered. One of the most notable discoveries is a sword of a Roman legionnaire found in the main drainage ditch of Jerusalem in excavations conducted by archaeologist Eli Shukron at the site.

"Even in this case, from Josephus' descriptions we learn about the use of the drainage ditches for hiding and refuge of rebels and their search, and in some cases even their finding, by the Roman army," says Zanton.

A dramatic description of the moments of terror and hiding of the inhabitants of Jerusalem presents Yosef ben Matityahu (Josephus Flavius):

"And after the Romans had killed some of the men who came upon them and taken the rest of them captive, they searched to find the rebels hiding in the tunnels and tore the layer of earth that was on their backs, and beat all who fell by it with a sword" (Josephus Flavius, The Jewish Wars of the Romans)

The findings on the ground are consistent with history

Archaeological evidence that corresponds with the historical description was uncovered in the Antiquities Authority's excavations in the hiding canal in the City of David, such as cooking pots and a small clay candle used by the Jewish rebels who hid in the canals of the City of David from the Romans during the Great Revolt.

According to archaeologist Eli Shukron, who conducted the excavation: "This is the first time that the archaeological finds can be linked to the issue of famine in Jerusalem during the siege revolt. Yosef ben Matityahu. "

Did you find this article interesting?
Comments
Shirley Anne 20:13 17.07.2021
Psalm 33:10 HaShem foils the purpose of the nations. He thwarts the plans of the peoples. 11 The plan of HaShem stands forever, the purposes of His heart from generation to generation.
Shirley Anne 20:10 17.07.2021
Psalm 22: 29 For the kingdom belongs to HaShem, and He rules over the nations.
[deleted] 20:09 17.07.2021
Yes but it suppose to happen 40 years after Jesus death. This is right on bible to me.
To leave a comment, please log in

DISCOVER MORE

"Iron Swords" - War in Gaza Hamas The Iran Threat Biden Administration Hezbollah The Leftist-Islamist Alliance Israeli Technology Palestine = Hamas = ISIS Israeli_Nature 10/7 Hamas Massacres Biblical Archaeology Jihadi Infiltration into the West Heroes of Israel The Bible Muslim Persecution of Jews