Anti-fundamentalists often claim the stories from the Old Testament have no factual merit. They deny that the Kingdom of Israel was ever important, they say Noah's flood was local or originally a pagan myth, the Exodus was made-up, and other things along these lines. The following article shows that once again archaeology vindicates what was written down in the Holy Bible. The find regards the Kingdom of Israel under King Solomon and shows that it is the minimalist skeptic approach to the Bible that is grounded in bad history.

"A section of an ancient city wall of Jerusalem from the tenth century B.C.E. (between 1000 BC and 901 BC), possibly built by King Solomon, has been revealed in archaeological excavations."

"The 19-foot-high (6 meter) gatehouse is built in a style typical of those from the period of the First Temple. It has symmetrical plan of four identical small rooms, two on each side of the main passageway."

"Cult figurines were also found in the area, as were seal impressions on jar handles with the word 'to the king,' testifying to their usage within the monarchy. Also found were seal impressions (bullae) with Hebrew names, also indicating the royal nature of the structure. Most of the tiny fragments uncovered came from intricate wet sifting."

Source:

"Ancient Wall Possibly Built by King Solomon", LiveScience, February 22nd, AD 2010, http://www.livescience.com/history/jerusalem-wall-king-solomon-100222.html, accessed March 3rd, AD 2010.