Ancient Jewish Rebel Tunnels Open to Public in Israel
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
An ancient archaeological site in Israel's Judean foothills, Horbat Burgin, featuring tunnels used by Jewish rebels during the Roman period and a Byzantine church, has opened to the public. Excavations led by the Israel Antiquities Authority and KKL-JNF since 1995 have conserved the site, which was previously damaged by looters. The complex offers visitors access to about 200 meters of underground tunnels and showcases evidence of settlement spanning from the second century BCE to the Ottoman era.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Ancient Jewish rebel tunnels and a Byzantine church at Horbat Burgin are now open to the public.
- The tunnels were used by Jewish rebels to evade Roman armies during the Second Temple period.
- Approximately 200 meters of the underground tunnels are accessible to visitors.
- The site, located in Adullam-France Park, shows settlement history from the 2nd century BCE to the 19th century.
- Conservation efforts by the IAA and KKL-JNF have halted looting and preserved the site.
- The complex includes a Byzantine church with preserved mosaic floors.
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