Researchers discover ancient military base in Jerusalem linked to the Biblical story of God's angel killing Assyrian soldiers.

Researchers uncover ancient military base in Jerusalem, potentially providing evidence for a Biblical story where God's angel killed 185,000 invading Assyrian soldiers around 2,700 years ago. The Assyrian Empire, led by King Sennacherib, sought to control routes across the Syrian Desert leading to the Mediterranean Sea, and this archaeological site may shed light on the battle described in the Bible.

June 16, 2024
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