First Assyrian inscription ever found in Jerusalem uncovered near western wall ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 23, 2025 15:05

First Assyrian inscription ever found in Jerusalem uncovered near western wall Israel’s antiquities authority reports discovery of an Assyrian inscription from the first temple period - evidence of an assyrian presence in the kingdom of judah. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-871382 Rare Assyrian inscription unearthed near Temple Mount reveals communication with the King of Judah The finding provides “direct evidence of official correspondence between the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Judah," according to an excavation expert. ByJOANIE MARGULIES OCTOBER 22, 2025 17:11 https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-871313