✨The Surprising Reality
When workers dug Hezekiah's tunnel around 701 BC, their chisels met in the middle—a feat recorded on the tunnel walls.
🤔The Context Question
But here's what most people don't realize: the Siloam Inscription is one of the oldest Hebrew texts and confirms biblical engineering.
📚What We Know
Found in the Siloam Tunnel, the inscription describes how two teams tunneled toward each other. The date aligns with Sennacherib's siege. But understanding the engineering feat requires mapping ancient Jerusalem's topography.
Explore the Full Context
Jump to 701 BC and see exactly where Hezekiah's engineers worked—discover how the tunnel helped save Jerusalem.
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Siloam Inscription
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📖Biblical References
Scripture references supporting this historical context