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Ancient 2,000-Year-Old Ritual Bath Moved Intact in Israel
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Israel Antiquities Authority successfully moved a 2,000-year-old, 25-ton Jewish ritual bath (mikveh) intact from a construction site in Kiryat Gat to temporary storage. The mikveh, discovered during excavations, provides evidence of an early Jewish settlement and will be returned to a public space after development.
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- A 2,000-year-old, 25-ton mikveh was moved intact by Israel Antiquities Authority.
- The ritual bath was discovered during excavations in Kiryat Gat.
- The operation required extensive conservation and specialized heavy lifting equipment.
- The mikveh provides evidence of an early Jewish settlement in the region.
- It will be returned to a public space in the neighborhood after construction.
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