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IDF soldiers uncover First Temple era watchtower near base
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIDF soldiers have recently uncovered a watchtower from the First Temple period during an archaeological dig near their base in southern Israel.
The tower, which was dated to the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah in the 8th Century BCE, was likely part of a network of observation posts that used torches as means to send messages between communities, the Israel Antiquities Authority say in a statement.
The IAA says the watchtower, which was discovered near the Paratroopers Brigade training base, was built on high ground overlooking the South Hebron Hills.
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