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From the Heart of Jerusalem to the People of Iran: A Sassanid Treasure in the Soil of the Temple Mount
A rare 7th-century Sassanid seal discovered during sorting beads sparks a fascinating debate: zebu or stag? This artifact reveals Jerusalem’s Persian era and symbolizes deep, historic solidarity with Iran.

Our New Mobile Sifting Program
The Mount Comes to You
Hello everyone, we have some news to share with you. The Temple Mount Sifting Project is renewing its activity outside the lab! For the first time in the history of archaeological research in Israel –the site will be…


