Large ‘8647’ inscription in National Mall grass leads to inquiry
An investigation has been initiated by law enforcement after a large “8647” message was discovered carved into the lawn of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., prompting federal authorities to express concerns over political intimidation and potential violence. A spokesperson from the Department of the Interior condemned the act, calling it “outrageous vandalism.” The department […]
First Assyrian inscription discovered in Jerusalem uncovers biblical times
First Assyrian Inscription Found in Jerusalem The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) recently announced a remarkable discovery: the first Assyrian inscription ever found in Jerusalem. This finding, made in East Jerusalem’s Turim Valley National Park, has intriguing ties to an ancient struggle for power referenced in the Bible. Excavators uncovered the inscription on a small pottery […]
Old inscription of Moses found at Egyptian turquoise mining location
Ancient Inscriptions Suggest Early References to Moses Researchers may have unearthed some of the oldest known references to Moses, hidden away in the Egyptian desert, potentially dating back about 3,800 years. The findings come from two inscriptions located at Serabit El-Khadim, an ancient site for turquoise mining in the Sinai Desert. These Proto-Sinaitic inscriptions date […]
Oldest-known Chinese inscription in Israel found at the holy site of Mount Zion
Archaeologists recently discovered the oldest known Chinese inscription on the holy site of Mount Zion, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The inscription was found on a porcelain bowl and was discovered during joint excavations by the IAA and the Protestant Institute of Archaeology. The agency said in a press release this month that […]