Archaeologists have discovered the lost site of King David, where biblical kings lived

Researchers have discovered the ancient site of Mahanaim, which was likely the residence of the kings of Israel, associated with various historical events, such as the coronation of King Ishbaal and Absalom's rebellion against David.

This place is located in Jordan and is considered the royal residence of the Iron Age. Archaeologists Finkelstein and Ornan argue that Mahanaim is now known as Tall ad-Dhahab al-Gharbi and was part of the Kingdom of Israel. Excavations carried out by a German team between 2005 and 2011 revealed stone blocks with carvings indicating use of the building by the elite, possibly the royal family.

The term “Mahanaim” translates as “two camps” and indicates proximity to another place, Penuel. It is assumed that Tall ad-Dhahab al-Gharbi corresponds to Mahanaim, and Tall ad-Dhahab al-Sharqi corresponds to Penuel. Excavations also revealed engravings reminiscent of 8th-century BC frescoes, suggesting a possible origin for the Israelite artists. Finkelstein and Ornan attribute the construction of Mahanaim and Penuel to Jeroboam II, an 8th-century BC Israeli king.

Thus, the discovery of the ancient site of Mahanaim is associated with the history of Israel and royal events, which is confirmed by archaeological finds and biblical references to it. This became known from an article on Live Science.

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