Ep 7. Quest for King Solomon's Gold

In the seventh episode of season 1 of Digging for the Truth, the team embarks on a historical and archaeological mission to solve the mystery of King Solomon's gold. The episode introduces the legendary king Solomon and his legendary wealth. The show explores the ancient city of Jerusalem, where Solomon's Temple was once located.

The episode starts with the introduction of a treasure hunter, Nir Porat, who claims to have solved the mystery of King Solomon's gold. Porat takes the crew to the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, which was once the site of King Solomon's Temple. The Temple Mount is one of the most contested religious sites in the world, and it is a controversial location for the archaeological mission.

The crew meets with Porat, who has spent years studying the history and legends of King Solomon. He explains that Solomon was a wealthy king who ruled over a vast empire that included Israel and much of the Middle East. According to legend, Solomon amassed a huge amount of gold, and the treasure that he left behind has never been found.

Porat takes the crew to a tunnel that he believes was used to transport the treasure out of the city. The tunnel is narrow and dark, and the team must crawl on their hands and knees to explore it. The tunnel leads to a chamber, where Porat expects to find the treasure of King Solomon.

The team explores the chamber, looking for any clues that might lead them to the treasure. They find ancient artifacts, including pottery and tools, which they believe date back to the time of King Solomon. The crew also discovers a mysterious inscription on the wall, which they hope will guide them to the treasure.

The team then travels to the city of Timna, which is located in the south of Israel. Timna is home to an ancient copper mine that was once believed to be one of the sources of King Solomon's wealth. The crew explores the mine, looking for any signs of the treasure.

The team meets with archaeologist Erez Ben-Yosef, who has been studying the mine for years. He explains that the mine was a crucial source of copper during the time of King Solomon, and that the copper was used to fund his military campaigns and civil projects. Ben-Yosef takes the team deep into the mine, where they find ancient artifacts and evidence of the mine's immense scale.

Finally, the team heads back to the Temple Mount to search for the treasure. They are accompanied by Porat and a team of experts who use advanced technology to scan the walls of the chamber. The crew believes that the inscription on the wall may lead them to a hidden chamber containing the treasure.

The episode ends with the team waiting with bated breath for the results of the scan. Will they find the treasure of King Solomon, or will the mystery continue to elude them? The quest for King Solomon's gold is one of the greatest archaeological mysteries of our time, and this episode of Digging for the Truth brings us one step closer to uncovering the truth.