(FOX NEWS) – Archaeologists have discovered an ancient dam
in Jerusalem’s City of David, not far from the body of water
where Jesus Christ healed a blind man.

Officials noted in an Aug. 30 release that the wall was recently
found during excavations near the Pool of Siloam within the
Jerusalem Walls National Park.

The Pool of Siloam, rediscovered in 2004, existed as a basin
fed by the Gihon Spring. The Gospel of John recounts the
testimony of a blind man who was healed by Jesus at the
pool.

John 9:10–11 states, "’How then were your eyes opened?’ they
asked. He replied, ‘The man they call Jesus made some mud
and put it on my eyes. He told me to go to Siloam and wash. So
I went and washed, and then I could see.’

The newly discovered dam dates to the ninth century B.C.,
nearly 2,800 years ago. It could have been built under the reign
of either King Joash or King Amaziah, according to officials.

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(FOX News) – A Texas archaeologist couple recently unearthed the
ancient tomb of a legendary king in Central America — a feat
that’s been over 40 years in the making.

Arlen Chase and Diane Chase (above) both professors with the
University of Houston, uncovered the fourth-century tomb at
the Caracol archaeological site in Belize.  
  

The discovery revealed a jade death mask, pottery vessels and
evidence of extensive trade networks from 350 AD. The find
was shared by the university on July 10.

(FOX NEWS) – Archaeology technician Mark Doucette
found a 1983 message in a bottle on Sable Island, a
remote island near Nova Scotia. 

Park officials are searching for crew members of the
British supply ship that launched the decades-old time
capsule.

(FOX NEWS) – A group of international researchers say they’re
getting closer and closer to identifying the possible remains of
Noah’s Ark – and new test results are promising.

The focus of the research, the Durupinar site in eastern Turkey,
was first identified in the 1950s.

For decades, it’s been speculated that the boat-shaped site
once harbored Noah’s Ark, but no definitive proof has emerged.

Now, an organization called Noah’s Ark Scans believes that
recent soil samples point toward the site once housing "ancient
wood."

Researchers collected soil samples from the site last September
and analyzed them through this winter. The results "show
significantly higher levels of organic matter and potassium
compared to surrounding areas."

According to a recent statement from the organization,
"[The results] provide compelling evidence of a unique,
potentially man-made structure beneath the surface, distinct
from the surrounding mudflow."

The statement added, "these findings suggest the presence of
decayed wood or other organic materials, consistent with a large,
ancient structure preserved within the mudflow."

(FOX NEWS) – A recent excavation in Texas yielded some
"colossal creatures," according to local officials – and
archaeologists are hopeful more will be uncovered soon.

The Texas Department of Transportation announced the
discovery in a recent press release. In a statement, officials
said the excavation took place in Lubbock during the
environmental review for Loop 88, a proposed state
highway.

During the archaeological survey, diggers uncovered
ancient bones dating back to prehistoric times. The
remains belonged to megafauna, which are large
mammals.

The discovery could be ‘first of its kind’ if evidence of
human activity with Ice Age animals is confirmed.