King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

Remains of a 30 meter long wall indicate an area of over 1,000 square meters which constitute the southern part of what researchers claim to be King David's 10th century BCE palace at Khirbet Qeiyafa, identified with the biblical city of Shaarayim. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.

King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

Remains of a 30 meter long wall indicate an area of over 1,000 square meters which constitute the southern part of what researchers claim to be King David's 10th century BCE palace at Khirbet Qeiyafa, identified with the biblical city of Shaarayim. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.

King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

A complex of dwellings and an enormous royal storeroom uncovered alongside King David's 10th century BCE palace at Khirbet Qeiyafa, are evidence of state sponsored construction and an administrative organization during King David’s reign. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.

King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

Remains of a 30 meter long wall indicate an area of over 1,000 square meters which constitute the southern part of what researchers claim to be King David's 10th century BCE palace at Khirbet Qeiyafa, identified with the biblical city of Shaarayim. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.

King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

Hebrew University Prof. YOSSI GARFINKEL explains the significance of findings at Khirbet Qeiyafa and the certainty of the identification of King David's 10th century BCE palace, based on evidence including Oxford University Carbon-14 test results. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.

King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

SAAR GANOR, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, explains the significance of findings and the certainty of the identification of King David's 10th century BCE palace, based on evidence including Oxford University Carbon-14 test results. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.

King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

Remains of a 30 meter long wall indicate an area of over 1,000 square meters which constitute the southern part of what researchers claim to be King David's 10th century BCE palace at Khirbet Qeiyafa, identified with the biblical city of Shaarayim. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.

King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

A complex of dwellings and an enormous royal storeroom uncovered alongside King David's 10th century BCE palace at Khirbet Qeiyafa. Looking to the south-east the southern gate is visible, opposite the Valley of Elah, where David defeated Goliath. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.

King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

A display of ceramic vessels of more than 600 found at Khirbet Qeiyafa, alongside King David's 10th century BCE palace. According to researchers the number of vessels uncovered indicates they were used for tax collection of agricultural produce. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.

King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

A display of ceramic vessels of more than 600 found at Khirbet Qeiyafa, alongside King David's 10th century BCE palace. According to researchers the number of vessels uncovered indicates they were used for tax collection of agricultural produce. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.

King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

Remains of a 30 meter long wall indicate an area of over 1,000 square meters which constitute the southern part of what researchers claim to be King David's 10th century BCE palace at Khirbet Qeiyafa, identified with the biblical city of Shaarayim. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.

King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

A complex of dwellings and an enormous royal storeroom uncovered alongside King David's 10th century BCE palace at Khirbet Qeiyafa. Looking to the south-east the southern gate is visible, opposite the Valley of Elah, where David defeated Goliath. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.

King David's 10th Century BCE Palace Uncovered in Judea

Hebrew University Prof. YOSSI GARFINKEL explains the significance of findings at Khirbet Qeiyafa and the certainty of the identification of King David's 10th century BCE palace, based on evidence including Oxford University Carbon-14 test results. Bet Shemesh, Israel. 18-July-2013. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, of the Hebrew University, and Saar Ganor, of the Israel Antiquities Authority, claim to have positively identified King David's 10th century BCE palace, known to have existed in the Kingdom of Judah at Khirbet Qeiyafa.