Ben-Gurion Airport archaeology exhibition

WITH SOME CONTROVERSY: New Ben-Gurion Airport exhibit showcases 3,000 years of Jewish history. Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport can explore Israel’s rich 3,000 year history with a new archaeological exhibition that will be open until 2026 (JOANIE MARGULIES, Jerusalem Post).

Among the items included in the exhibition are agricultural tools from a Hasmonean-era farm uncovered near Mount Arbel, on display for the first time ever. Additionally, a Hasmonean coin hoard uncovered in the desert, physical evidence of the name “Ahab” – the famous king of northern Israel – and weapons of long-gone conquerors are on display.

Plus, an original Western Wall stone weighing five tons is also available for viewing – a pillar of the history of the Jewish people and ancient Israel’s legacy.

Regarding the latter:

Western Wall rabbi demands stone displayed at airport be returned to holy site (Rossella Tercatin, Times of Israel).

The rabbi of the Western Wall, Shmuel Rabinovitch, demands that a stone from the Jerusalem holy site currently on display at Ben Gurion Airport be returned to its original location.

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