Archaeologists find evidence of Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem

Researchers from UNC Charlotte discovered ash layers on Mount Zion containing artifacts like jewelry and arrowheads, indicating destruction. The ash layers were dated to the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem in 587/586 BCE using pottery and oil lamps. The Scythian arrowheads, used by Babylonian archers, support the idea that Jerusalem was a wealthy city during the siege, challenging the notion of it being a small citadel.

What does the discovery of jewelry and arrowheads on Mount Zion suggest?

• A place of destruction

• A site of trade

• A religious site

• A peaceful settlement

Which university is associated with the discovery on Mount Zion?

• University of California

• Harvard University

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

• Oxford University

How were the ash layers on Mount Zion dated?

• Through pottery fragments and oil lamps

• Using carbon dating

• By analyzing soil composition

• With DNA analysis

What type of arrowheads were found at the site?

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Scythian

• Roman

What does the discovery suggest about Jerusalem during the Babylonian siege?

• It was a sprawling, wealthy city

• It was a small hilltop citadel

• It was an abandoned village

• It was a military base