Stone slab with five-branched menorah etching, Roman era sword discovered near Temple Mount.
by Gil Ronen
Published: 08/08/11, 1:35 PM
Menorah etching
Antiquities Authority
Exciting finds, including an intact Roman era sword and a stone "sketch" engraving of the Menorah, have been discovered in archeological digs near the TempleMount recently, and the Antiquities Authority is making them known for Tisha B'Av – the anniversary of the Temple's destruction.
The Authority has been digging – with assistance from the Parks and Gardens Authority and the sponsorship of the NGO Elad – in the ancient drainage canal that servedJerusalem. This ditch runs from the Shiloach (Siloam) Pool to the archeological garden near the Kotel.
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