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Posted: **Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:27 pm**

'Massive' ancient wall uncovered in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (CNN) -- An archaeological dig in Jerusalem has turned up a 3,700-year-old wall that is the largest and oldest of its kind found in the region, experts say.

Standing 8 meters (26 feet) high, the wall of huge cut stones is a marvel to archaeologists.

"To build straight walls up 8 meters ... I don't know how to do it today without mechanical equipment," said the excavation's director, Ronny Reich. "I don't think that any engineer today without electrical power [could] do it."

Posted: **Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:36 pm**

It's perversely funny that the head archaeologist is called Dr Reich...

Posted: **Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:38 am**

"I don't think that any engineer today without electrical power [could] do it."

This guy is an idiot.
Give me a 1000 slaves and 30 years and I can build you a comparable wall.

Posted: **Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:45 pm**

The irony is fantastic! Even 3700 years ago the people in that region were building huge walls. I guess the Israeli security wall has a real precedent now!

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3700 Year-Old Wall Found in Jerusalem

3700 Year-Old Wall Found in Jerusalem