Massive Ancient Wall Uncovered in Jerusalem


	Massive Ancient Wall Uncovered in Jerusalem

celestialdancer

9-10-2009 5:07 PM

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archaeology, stone walls, jerusalem, canaanites

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9-10-2009 7:37 PM

sobriquet2

So the land really belongs to the Canaanites or am i reading this across incorrectly???

9-11-2009 1:58 AM

celestialdancer

They don't really know for sure, they suspect it was the Canaanites who built it. Fascinating if it is.

The video is really interesting did you watch it?

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