First Assyrian Inscription Ever Found in Jerusalem Confirms Biblical-Era Links Between Judah and Assyria

by Worthy News Jerusalem Bureau Staff(Worthy News) – Archaeologists have discovered a remarkable Assyrian inscription dating to the First Temple period in Jerusalem–the first find of its kind ever unearthed in the city. The small but significant fragment provides the earliest direct evidence of communication between the King of Assyria and the King of Judah, echoing events recorded in the Bible.The 2.5-centimeter pottery fragment, inscribed in Akkadian cuneiform, was found near the T