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2,000-Year-Old Aqueduct Supplying Temple Mount Uncovered in Jerusalem
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Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered a 300-meter section of a 2,000-year-old aqueduct that supplied water to the Temple Mount. The discovery was made during excavations for a new neighborhood and is attributed to the Hasmonean period. The ancient structure, an engineering marvel that used gravity to transport water over 21 kilometers, will be preserved and integrated into the neighborhood's entrance. The Israel Antiquities Authority plans to create a park along the aqueduct's route.
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- A 300-meter section of Jerusalem's 2,000-year-old Lower Aqueduct was uncovered during construction excavations.
- The aqueduct, built during the Hasmonean period, supplied water from Solomon's Pools to the Temple Mount.
- The ancient water system stretched 21 kilometers and relied entirely on gravity for water transport.
- The discovered section shows modifications, including the addition of ceramic pipes during the Ottoman period.
- The aqueduct will be preserved and incorporated into the entrance of a new residential neighborhood.
- The Israel Antiquities Authority aims to create a continuous park along the historic water route.
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