In Israel, archaeologists discovered stones that correspond to the road Jesus is believed to have walked.

Identical-sized paving stones to those on Pilgrim's Road during Jesus' time period are discovered.

In Israel, archaeologists discovered stones that correspond to the road Jesus is believed to have walked.
In Israel, archaeologists discovered stones that correspond to the road Jesus is believed to have walked.

A quarry at Mount Hotzvim in Jerusalem has been excavated, revealing more information about the Second Temple era, during which Jesus lived in the Holy Land.

The Israel Antiquities Authority excavated a 3,500 square meter area, part of a large field of quarries, as stated in a press release.

Numerous building stones of varying dimensions, distinct routes, and assorted tools have been unearthed.

The carved building stones measured approximately 8 feet in length, 4 feet in width, and 1 foot in thickness.

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The quarry, believed to be the largest in Jerusalem, covers about 3,500 square meters. (Israel Antiquities Authority)

The excavation managers from the Israel Antiquities Authority, Michael Tchernin and Lara Shilov, stated in a release that the weight of any hewn block from the quarry was approximately 2.5 tons. The impressive size of the stones carved from this location may suggest that they were intended to serve as building stones in one of the many state construction factories that took place in Jerusalem at the conclusion of the Second Temple period.

It is believed, with a high degree of caution, that some of the stones carved from this location were intended to be used as paving slabs for the streets of Jerusalem during that time period.

In 2019, Israel unveiled the "Pilgrim's Road," a stairway believed to have been walked on by Jesus in ancient Jerusalem, adding to its significance as a "biblical proportion" for billions.

At the time, David Friedman, the former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, told Planet Chronicle' Pete Hegseth that the Bible would be brought back to life.

"The Pool of Siloam was discovered after a sewage pipe burst 15 years ago, resulting in excavations. This road, which is not a relic or antiquity, is intact and leads from the pool to the Temple."

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A stone tool identified with the Jewish population in the Second Temple was discovered in the quarry located in Jerusalem. (Israel Antiquities Authority)

Friedman stated that individuals can fully immerse themselves in the environment where biblical figures such as Jesus walked, as the location is well-documented. This discovery provides a unique opportunity to experience ancient history.

The Second Temple existed in Jerusalem for 420 years, from 349 BCE to 70 CE.

According to the Chabad Organization, Jews during the Second Temple era were under foreign rule by the Persians, Greeks, and eventually the Romans.

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Archaeologists are working to preserve and present the quarry to the public while assisting a developer with a complex planned near the site.  (Israel Antiquities Authority)

An ancient stone tool was unearthed, estimated to be over 2,000 years old.

The Jewish community used a pure stone tool during the Second Temple period, which may have been locally designed or specially brought to the site for use by quarrymen, according to Shilav in the release.

Archaeologists are collaborating with a developer to incorporate the quarry into the commercial complex that will be constructed in the area.

The tools will be on display at the National Archeology Campus in Jerusalem.

Planet Chronicle Digital reached out to the Israel Antiquities Authority for additional comment.

by Ashley DiMella

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