2,000-Year-Old Aqueduct that Supplied Water to Temple Mount Uncovered in Jerusalem
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The Acting Director of Israel's Land Administration, Igor Eliyagu, reported on the discovery in Jerusalem of a section of an ancient aqueduct that supplied water to the Temple Mount. The Lower Aqueduct, where water came from Solomon's ponds to the Temple Mount, was found by the Israel Antiquities Authority south of the Kibbutz Ramat-Rahel, wrote Israel National News. A system of about 21 km long was built during the Hasmonean period. "The Lower …
2,000-year-old aqueduct that supplied water to Temple Mount uncovered in Jerusalem
300-meter section of ancient aqueduct dating to the Hasmonean period discovered during excavations ahead of construction of new Jerusalem neighborhood. Historic structure to be preserved and displayed to the public.
During infrastructure work in the Kibbutz Ramat Rachel area of Jerusalem, a 300-meter-long aqueduct was uncovered, dating back to the Hasmonean period and carrying water from Solomon's Pools to the Temple Mount. The impressive section of the aqueduct will be incorporated into the main entrance to the neighborhood.
Science and Haitek: The Israeli Antiquities Authority reported the discovery of a section of an ancient aqueduct about 300 metres long during archaeological excavations south of Ramat-Rahel Kibbutz in Jerusalem.
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