Archaeologists in Jerusalem have made a significant discovery, uncovering a 2,000-year-old rock quarry that may have provided building stones for the Second Temple. The quarry, spanning 3,500 square meters, contains massive stone blocks weighing up to 2.5 tons. This find sheds new light on the construction activities of King Herod's reign and provides valuable insights into the city's industrial capabilities during its peak period.
Source: https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/jerusalem-s-second-temple-was-built-with-gigantic-stone-blocks-now-we-think-we-know-where-they-came-from
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"content": "Archaeologists in Jerusalem have made a significant discovery, uncovering a 2,000-year-old rock quarry that may have provided building stones for the Second Temple. The quarry, spanning 3,500 square meters, contains massive stone blocks weighing up to 2.5 tons. This find sheds new light on the construction activities of King Herod's reign and provides valuable insights into the city's industrial capabilities during its peak period.\n\nSource: https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/jerusalem-s-second-temple-was-built-with-gigantic-stone-blocks-now-we-think-we-know-where-they-came-from",
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