Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered a stunning piece of history that directly connects to the power struggles recorded in Scripture. While sifting soil in Tzurim Valley National Park, researchers discovered a tiny pottery fragment bearing the first Assyrian inscription ever found in Jerusalem. Written in Akkadian and dating back 2,700 years, the fragment appears to be part of official correspondence between the court of the king of Assyria and the king of Judah—placing it squarely in the era of biblical kings such as Hezekiah, who famously faced the Assyrian threat described in 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Isaiah. The find, originally buried in rubble from near the Western Wall, confirms the historical backdrop of a time when Judah stood in the shadow of the ancient world’s most formidable empire. The Israel Antiquities Authority called the inscription “extremely rare and historic,” offering physical evidence of diplomatic contact—and likely political tension—between the two kingdoms.

Archaeologist Moria Cohen, who first noticed the unusual markings while sifting soil, said she “screamed with excitement.” Her reaction captures the importance of this discovery: a tangible link to the very events the Bible describes. The Assyrian Empire was the dominant force of the 9th to 7th centuries B.C., known for its ruthless expansion and its campaign against Judah, where God miraculously intervened to defend Jerusalem (Isaiah 37:36). Each new artifact pulled from the earth reinforces the accuracy and reliability of Scripture, reminding the world that the biblical narrative is not myth, but history written in stone and clay. As modern nations rise and fall and new geopolitical pressures mount around Jerusalem, discoveries like this highlight an unchanging truth: God’s hand has always been—and will continue to be—on His covenant city.

SOURCE: Fox News