Jerusalem: Border Police Discover Ancient Second Temple Era Burial Cave
The Jerusalem district police are continuing operations to suppress a conflict between local families in the Silwan neighborhood. Today, border police (MAGAV) officers conducted raids and searched the homes of several suspects. At one of the sites, directly beneath the foundation of a building, law enforcement found a hidden burial cave containing undisturbed archaeological artifacts.
Specialists from the Israel Antiquities Authority immediately arrived at the scene. According to the preliminary assessment by archaeologists, the newly found burials hold significant historical value. Experts estimate that the ancient cave and its artifacts belong to the Second Temple era.
The area surrounding the discovery is currently cordoned off by police. MAGAV officers are guarding the site in close coordination with the Israel Antiquities Authority. These security measures aim to ensure safe conditions for further archaeological excavations and preserve the recovered historical artifacts.
