First Temple period archeological site unveiled in J'lem

 
Photo by: Melanie Lidman
By MELANIE LIDMAN 
06/21/2011 17:25

Scholars believe area is the Water Gate mentioned in the Bible; activists denounce site's focus on Israeli history only.

  A large complex of ruins from the First Temple period called the Ophel City Walls Site was inaugurated on Tuesday in the Walls Around Jerusalem National Park, showcasing one of the most complete excavations from the First Temple period and the area believed to be the Water Gate mentioned in the Bible.

The site, which was uncovered by Hebrew University’s Dr. Eilat Mazar, contains mikvaot (ritual baths), store rooms, a watchtower, and royal buildings, where archeologists found dozens of large clay pots of various sizes. Read the whole article on: The Jerusalem Post