Hasmonean-Era Aqueduct Section Supplying Temple Mount Water Discovered
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
A 300-meter section of the Hasmonean-era Lower Aqueduct, which supplied water to Jerusalem's Temple Mount, was discovered near Ramat Rachel by the Israel Antiquities Authority. The aqueduct, built for gravity-fed water flow, shows modifications from the Ottoman period and was in use for about 2,000 years. Plans are underway to preserve and integrate the ancient structure into the entrance of a new neighborhood, creating a heritage park.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 300-meter section of the Hasmonean-era Lower Aqueduct was found near Ramat Rachel in Jerusalem.
- The aqueduct originally supplied water from the Gush Etzion area to the Temple Mount.
- The system, built for gravity flow, was modified during the Ottoman period and used for 2,000 years.
- The aqueduct will be preserved and incorporated into the entrance of a new neighborhood.
- The IAA aims to create a heritage park along the aqueduct route to the Old City.
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