Oldest dam dated to biblical kings

(JNS) - The largest dam in ancient Israel, uncovered just outside the walled Old City of Jerusalem, has been dated back to the time of the biblical kings, some 2,800 years ago, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Monday.

The monumental dam, which runs about 12 meters high, more than 8 meters wide and 21 meters long, was excavated over the last two years in the history-rich ancient City of David.

A new study carried out jointly with the Weizmann Institute of Science concludes that the barrier constructed to both hold back water and raise its level was built around 800 BCE and dates it...