A 3000-year-old palace believed to belong to King Solomon.

Archaeologists have successfully unearthed a massive palace in Israel linked to King Solomon.

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 3,000-year-old palace in the ancient city of Gezer, Israel. While they have yet to find evidence of the castle's owner, the historical context suggests it is certainly connected to King Solomon.

The ruins of a castle in the ancient city of Gezer, Israel. Photo: Tel Gezer Excavation Project.

The palace was built in the 10th century BC, around the time King Solomon ruled Israel. He is described as a wise, powerful king with immense wealth. The Bible records that during his 40-year reign, King Solomon amassed 25 tons of gold annually, making him one of the richest kings in human history. He is also credited with establishing Israel as the Jewish state.

The ancient palace discovered in Israel is larger than most buildings of its time. Archaeologists found Philistine pottery, a statue of the goddess Ashdod, several amulets, and a children's tambourine there.

It is believed to have been destroyed in 935 BC by Pharaoh Sheshonk, or "ShishaqIn the Bible, the Shishaq attacked the city of Gezer around the 10th century BC.

"The palace was almost completely destroyed in a Shisaq attack. However, the artifacts were moved out. Perhaps they knew about the attack beforehand and relocated most of the belongings," said Steve Ortiz, a professor at the Tandy Museum, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Texas, USA.

According to VNE