Buried beneath the ancient earth of Jerusalem, one forgotten wall may be rewriting history — and affirming faith.
For decades, experts believed a towering stone wall in the City of David dated back to King Hezekiah, a ruler known for resisting Assyrian invasion. But now, after nearly ten years of research, scientists have uncovered evidence that points to a different builder — King Uzziah, Hezekiah’s great-grandfather. And their findings echo a biblical earthquake described thousands of years ago.
“Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem…” the Bible notes in 2 Chronicles. That ancient line, once debated, is now gaining new weight thanks to radiocarbon dating of organic remains like grape seeds and bat bones. Advanced methods allowed researchers to pinpoint construction within 10 years of Uzziah’s reign — a dramatic leap from previous estimates of 200–300 years.
One scientist said it best: “This isn’t just archaeology — it’s a bridge between faith and fact.”
Beyond the stones lies a deeper truth: that what once seemed legend may hold real roots in the soil of Jerusalem. As the Bible comes alive through science, many are left wondering — what other ancient truths still wait beneath our feet?
