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Archaeologists Find Mysterious 2,800-year-old Channels Near Temple Mount in Jerusalem

  • An almost three millennia-old network of hewn-rock ducts has been discovered in Jerusalem, but its purpose remains a mystery. The channels, dating back 2,800 years, do not have obvious links to an ancient Jewish temple or palace that once stood nearby. Forensic testing found no blood, ruling out a role in animal slaughter or sacrifice.
  • The purpose of these ancient structures may have been to prepare a commodity connected to the economy of the temple or palace, such as linen production or the heating of dates to produce silan . The structures, located near the site of the Temple and royal palace, suggest a connection to the economy of these institutions.
  • The installations were found in the City of David National Park and are the first of their kind ever discovered in Israel. Despite differences in design, the channels are similar and were in use until the end of the 9th century B.C. Researchers will continue to investigate the sites to uncover further evidence about their purpose.
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Jerusalem Post broke the news in Jerusalem, Israel on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
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