There's been a new and important discovery recently in Israel near the site of the US Embassy.
From The Times of Israel: Huge Kingdom of Judah government complex found near US Embassy in Jerusalem
One of the largest collections of royal Kingdom of Judah seal impressions has been uncovered at a massive First Temple-period public tax collection and storage complex being excavated near the new United States Embassy in Jerusalem. The main Iron Age structure is exceptional in terms of both its size and architectural style, said Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologist Neri Sapir, who co-directed the excavation.
Uncovered only three kilometers (1.8 mile) outside the Old City, the compound is believed by Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists to have served as an administrative center during the reigns of Judean kings Hezekiah and Menashe (8th century to the middle of the 7th century BCE).
Over 120 jar handles were found (pictures at the link) along with many other artifacts from the period from what appears to be a government center.
The article also points out another intriguing mystery - artificially created
stone hills that may be hiding more archaeological sites beneath them.
Another amazing historical find.
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