Author: By ZIV REINSTEIN

Uncovering ancient history: recent excavations in Jerusalem by the Israel Antiquities Authority have shed light on the impact of Assyrian King Sennacherib’s military campaign in 701 BCE on the Kingdom of Judah’s economy. The findings reveal administrative changes during King Hezekiah’s reign, showing evidence of destruction and reconstruction of a state administrative center. The excavation directors Neriya Sapir, Natan Ben-Ari, and Benjamin Storchin shared their discoveries, including monolithic stones, jar handles with seal impressions, and names from the 8th century BCE. This evidence points to a significant political shift by the Assyrian government to assert dominance over Judah following the…