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In Israel, peeling back the layers of history is a never-ending pursuit. Findings from thousands of years ago are preserved for the public to explore.

A unique second Temple-era seal, the first of its kind to be discovered, was recently recovered in soil taken from a dig conducted along the foundation stones of the Kotel (Western Wall), north of the City of David in Jerusalem.

The seal, further evidence of Jewish Temple life in Jerusalem, was found during a soil sifting project, operated by the City of David in the Zurim Valley National Park.

Avoid the lines at places like Masada, Caesarea and the Shrine of the Book this Passover, and visit lesser-known, but just as beautiful authentic sites instead.

How will the Israeli government ultimately act if Iran is not a priority for the U.S.?

From the blog of Keren Gelfand at The Times of Israel

The AP's report on the discovery of a First Temple era toilet omits Jewish references, while a NY Times Rosh Hashanah recipe evokes 'Canaanites,' not Israelites

The Forwards listing of all articles written by Shira Hanau

Discovered in the ruins of an Iron Age palace overlooking the Old City, the toilet and its septic tank were hewn into the bedrock

From the blog of Steve Kramer at The Times of Israel