The archaeologists made numerous Late First Temple period findings characteristic of the Kingdom of Judah in the time between the end of the 8th century BCE and the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE.[1] These included building remains, some preserved to a height of more than 2 meters.[4] A large quantity of pottery was discovered, including numerous fertility and animal figurines and jar handles with the stamped inscription "LMLK".[4] Another inscription in ancient Hebrew script reads "[belonging] to the king of Hebron".[4]