Jerusalem, The tomb of King David on Mount Zion (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

A joint excavation led by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Israel Antiquities Authorities discovered two of the largest structures ever uncovered from the Kingdom of Judea, the Israel Antiquities Authorities announced on Thursday. Researchers Prof. Yossi Garfinkel and Saar Ganor identified one of the structures as a palace of King David, while the other as a large storage structure for the kingdom.The excavation, which lasted seven years, gives evidence to state building and administrative organization during the time of King David. According to Garfinkel and Ganor, “The ruins are the best example to date of the uncovered fortress city of King David,” giving researchers a step up in understanding the origins of the kingdom of Judah. “This is indisputable proof of the existence of a central authority in Judah during the time of King David,” the archaeologists said.

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