“Israeli geologists say a purportedly ancient stone tablet detailing repair plans for the Jewish Temple of King Solomon is genuine… Our findings show that it is authentic… If officially authenticated, the find would be the first piece of physical evidence backing up biblical texts. It could also intensify competing claims to the site in Jerusalem’s Old City, where the stone is said to have been found, which go to the heart of the Arab-Israeli conflict.” —Biblical Technical Writing: Plan for Repairing Solomon’s Temple FoundBBC)
Update, 20 May — Scientists: its a fake.
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