Givati Parking Lot dig, Archaeological excavation in Silwan, Jerusalem.
The Givati dig extends across 3,500 square meters on the eastern slope of the City of David, revealing multiple historical layers of Jerusalem.
Excavations initiated in 2007 uncovered structures from ten distinct periods, including a Byzantine church from the 6th century and remains from the Iron Age.
The site contains a Second Temple period residential building with a ritual bath and mosaic floors, indicating the presence of wealthy priestly families.
The excavation site stands 30 meters from the Ottoman walls, south of the Dung Gate, and remains active under Israel Antiquities Authority supervision.
In 2008, archaeologists discovered a collection of 264 gold coins from the Byzantine emperor Heraclius period within the excavation layers.
Location: Jerusalem
GPS coordinates: 31.77453,35.23509
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:25
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