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The Siloam Inscription (litho)
809224 The Siloam Inscription (litho) by English School, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: Hezekiahs Tunnel, or the Siloam Tunnel (Hebrew: --O'--zO'-- O'Oo-- --" --© ----------aA, Nikbat HaShiloah) is a tunnel that was dug underneath the City of David in Jerusalem in ancient times. Its popular name is due to the most common hypothesis of its origin, namely that it dates from the reign of Hezekiah of Judah (late 8th and early 7th century BCE) and corresponds to the waterworks mentioned in 2 Kings 20:20 in the Bible.
The inscription was discovered in the early 1880s and the squeeze (an impression made by pressing damp paper into the inscription) was made by Captain Claude R. Conder and Lietuenant Mantell both of the Royal Engineers, who were in Jerusalem in 1881 awaiting permission from the Ottoman authorities to begin their survey of transjordan for the PEF.); ePalestine Exploration Fund; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23484190
© Palestine Exploration Fund / Bridgeman Images
Completed Completion Document Excavation Hezekiah Impression Record Script Siloam Successful Tunnel
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The Siloam Inscription - A Glimpse into Ancient Jerusalem's Waterworks
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This lithograph captures the essence of an ancient artifact known as "The Siloam Inscription" shedding light on the remarkable engineering feats of Jerusalem in biblical times. The inscription was discovered in the early 1880s and is believed to have originated from Hezekiah's Tunnel, a tunnel dug beneath the City of David. Hezekiah's Tunnel, also known as Siloam Tunnel, holds great historical significance as it dates back to the late 8th and early 7th century BCE during Hezekiah's reign. This impressive waterway mentioned in 2 Kings 20:20 has been a subject of fascination for archaeologists and historians alike. The lithograph showcases a squeeze or impression made by Captain Claude R. Conder and Lieutenant Mantell, both Royal Engineers who were part of an expedition awaiting permission to survey Transjordan for the Palestine Exploration Fund (PEF). Their meticulous work captured every detail of this ancient inscription onto damp paper. Through this artwork, we are transported back in time to witness one of Jerusalem's most extraordinary achievements. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness while offering valuable insights into biblical history. As we gaze upon this print, we can't help but marvel at how our ancestors harnessed their surroundings to create such magnificent structures that continue to captivate us today. Bridgeman Images' reproduction allows us all to appreciate and study this significant piece without commercial intent but rather with reverence for its cultural value.
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