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Bath used by Temple pilgrims found in Jerusalem E-mail
September, 23 2009
 

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Israeli archaeologists say they have uncovered a ritual bath in Jerusalem that was likely used by Jewish pilgrims coming to the temple two millenia ago.

Jerusalem Regional Archaeologist at Israel Antiquities Authority John Seligman, center, stands with workers stand on the steps of a newly discovered ancient Jewish ritual bath, in Jerusalem's Old City, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009. Israeli archaeologists say they have uncovered a ritual bath in Jerusalem that was likely used by pilgrims coming to the Jewish Temple 2,000 years ago. The bath is located next to the Temple Mount, the compound in Jerusalem's Old City where two Biblical Temples stood. The second was destroyed by Roman legions in 70 A.D.

The bath is located next to the Temple Mount, the compound in Jerusalem's Old City where two Biblical Temples stood. The second was destroyed by Roman legions in 70 A.D.

The Israel Antiquities Authority says the stone bath was likely used for ritual purification by pilgrims who came to the Temple three times a year.

Similar ritual baths are still used by Jews for purification.

The site that once housed the temples is now Islam's third-holiest site, known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary. The ritual bath was found under homes in what is now the Old City's Muslim Quarter.



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