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In cultural news, archaeologists find Jerusalem city’s oldest document. The 3,350-year-old
clay fragment was unearthed in excavations outside Jerusalem’s Old City walls. Measuring
2 by 2.8 centimeters in size, it contains symbols in ancient Akkadian, the language
spoken at the time. The script has been interpreted to include words such as “you were,” “later,”
and “to do.” Scholars believe it was most likely prepared for the royal household of
the day. Excavations on the site have been led by Dr. Eilat Mazar (PhD, female) of the
Hebrew University Institute of Archaeology. Details of the discovery have been published
in “Israel Exploration Journal.” Our thankfulness, Dr. Eilat Mazar (PhD, female) and all archaeologists
and scholars involved, for shedding light on Jerusalem’s remarkable history. May many
more such artifacts be discovered as the region thrives in peace, love, and understanding�