Archaeologists Uncover 2,000-Year-Old Inscription of the Word Jerusalem in Hebrew

Israeli archaeologists unveiled a 2,000-year-old inscription believed to be the first complete Hebrew spelling of the word Jerusalem as known in its current form—Yerushalayim on Oct. 9, 2018. Ap/Photo File

Israeli archaeologists unveiled on Oct. 9 a 2,000-year-old inscription believed to be the first complete Hebrew spelling of the word Jerusalem as known in its current form—Yerushalayim.

The stone was unveiled at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem and will go on display to the public on Wednesday.