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Second Temple Era Quarry Discovered in Jerusalem Hi-Tech Park
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
One of the largest quarries ever found in Jerusalem was discovered in a hi-tech park, providing a glimpse into the city's Second Temple period, the Israeli Antiquities Authority said on Thursday
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Roof tiles found in Jerusalem traced to Greek King Antiochus IV of Chanuka
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Israeli archaeologists in Jerusalem uncovered ceramic roofing tiles dating back to the reign of Greek King Antiochus IV, best known for his persecution of Jews under his rule during the events of the Chanukah holiday. The discovery was announced by the Israeli Antiquities Authority on Wednes
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1,900 year-old Roman-era swords from the Jewish revolt unveiled
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Four remarkably well-preserved 1,900-year-old swords likely used during the Jewish Revolt against Rome that were discovered in a cave were displayed to the public for the first time in Tel Aviv by the Israeli Antiquities Authority
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Archaeologists uncover longest section of aqueduct in Tel Aviv
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Archaeologists uncovered a 300-meter portion of a Second Temple period aqueduct in Tel Aviv, the longest such continuous stretch ever found in the city, the Israeli Antiquities Authority announced on Monday.
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