Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered

The exhibit includes over three dozen artifacts from the period of the united monarchy in biblical Israel, and will mark the world premiere of the extraordinary Ophel inscription, which some have linked to the biblical Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon.

"This exhibit is totally unique," said Brad Macdonald, curator of the exhibit. "This is the first time such a diverse collection of 10th-century artifacts and archaeological features have been collected in one place and presented in the broader scientific, historic and biblical context to showcase the monumental nature of the kingdom of Israel during the reign of kings David and Solomon."

Other significant artifacts on display include two bullae (small clay seal impressions) attesting to Eliakim, the servant of King Hezekiah and associate of Isaiah the prophet. The exhibit features about three dozen artifacts from 10th-century B.C.E. archaeological sites, including Jerusalem, Lachish and Khirbet Qeiyafa. Also featured are two large dioramas of the 10th-century kingdom of Israel and the city of Jerusalem, as well as interactive displays and educational videos and timelines.

The exhibit is presented and funded by the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation in association with Jerusalem's Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, the Israel Museum, and the Israel Antiquities Authority. It is Armstrong Auditorium's third exhibit of biblical artifacts, following "Seals of Jeremiah's Captors Discovered" (2013-2015) and "Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered" (2018-2019), which won an Oklahoma tourism award for Outstanding Temporary Exhibit.

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