From CNN Brasil · Giovanna Csiszar · · 40s
Ancient Jewish Ritual Baths Found Near Jesus' Time Temple
Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old ritual baths near Jesus' era Temple in Israel.
In brief
Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old ritual baths near Jesus' era Temple in Israel. Archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple during Jesus' time, preserved in stone with a 4.2-meter height. Originally reported by CNN Brasil.
Ancient Jewish Ritual Baths
Archaeologists found ritual baths used by Jewish pilgrims visiting Jerusalem's Temple during Jesus' time.
2,000-Year-Old Complex
The complex spans 280 square meters with four rooms, three of which were public ritual baths.
4.2-Meter Height Preservation
One room remains exceptionally preserved at 4.2 meters tall, including stone roof and water well.
Water Drainage System
The baths connected to a drainage system that carried water to the Kidron Valley through canals.
The one thing
Archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple during Jesus' time, preserved in stone with a 4.2-meter height.
