A Late Iron Age Rock-Cut Tomb on the Western Slope of Mount Zion, Jerusalem (Pp. 1–24)

Archaeologists uncovered a First Temple period burial ground on the western slope of Mount Zion, Jerusalem, featuring five rock-cut tombs. Notably, Tomb A was found sealed with its original blocking stone, providing rare insight into burial practices from the seventh century BCE until the Babylonian destruction in 587/6 BCE. This 'bench-tomb' type structure, designed for multiple and simultaneous burials, contained significant artifacts that illuminated the rituals and customs of Jerusalem and Judah during this pivotal period.

Kloner, A., & Yezerski, I. (2025). A Late Iron Age Rock-Cut Tomb on the Western Slope of Mount Zion, Jerusalem (Pp. 1–24). ’Atiqot, 98(1). https://doi.org/10.70967/2948-040x.1998