Ruins of ancient palace found at site where Biblical prophet wrestled with God Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of a 2,800-year-old palace at a site where a Biblical prophet was said to have wrestled with God.
Although the palace has not yet been fully excavated, the team believes it was a rectangular-shaped residence built on a platform by Jeroboam II, the 13th king of Israel, who is also mentioned in the Bible.
Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of a 2,800-year-old palace at a site where Jacob was said to have wrestled with God.
Stone blocks with carvings of lions and lavish feasts were uncovered at the site of Tulul ed-Dhahab in Transjordan, which researchers believe 'may be the biblical Mahanaim.'.
The ruins are likely from the Kingdom of Israel, aligning with scripture that suggests ancient Israelites once controlled the region.
