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Ancient Ritual Bath Lifted Intact From Construction Site in Southern Israel
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A 25-ton, 2,000-year-old Jewish ritual bath from the Second Temple period was lifted intact from a construction site in Kiryat Gat, Israel. The mikveh will be preserved and later incorporated into a public space in the neighborhood.
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- Ancient 25-ton mikveh lifted intact from Israeli construction site.
- Discovery indicates previously unknown Jewish settlement.
- Structure moved for preservation during ongoing development.
- Plan to return mikveh to public space in Kiryat Gat.
- Operation required specialized crane and extensive preparation.
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