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Archaeologists recently discovered the oldest-known Chinese inscription at the holy site of Mount Zion, according to the Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA). The inscription, which was found on a porcelain bowl, was discovered during a joint excavation between the IAA and the Protestant Institute of Archaeology. The artifact demonstrates "the relationship between the Land of Israel and China," according to a press release published by the agency this month. According to the IAA, the porcelain bowl dates back to the 16th century. Its inscription reads, "Forever we will guard the eternal spring," and was spotted sticking out of the dirt by…
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