In this week's Times Will Tell podcast, listeners are taken to the Temple Mount Sifting Project in Jerusalem, where archaeologist Zachi Dvira discusses the ongoing efforts to recover artifacts from dirt removed during construction on the Temple Mount. The project, which began after tons of earth were dumped in the Kidron Valley in the late 1990s, has yielded thousands of historical items, including coins, pottery, jewelry, and sacrificial remains, spanning from ancient to modern times. Dvira explains how the gray soil, rich with ash, is a testament to the destruction commemorated on Tisha B'Av, and highlights the project's significance in uncovering the layered history of Jerusalem. The podcast also encourages visitors to participate in sifting and discover pieces of the city's past firsthand.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/podcast-on-9-bav-find-evidence-of-destruction-at-temple-mount-sifting-project/
Source Id: 2025-08-794444194