UNCOVERING JERUSALEM'S HASMONEAN PERIOD CITY WALL! In recent days, the uncovering of an impressive Hasmonean (Maccabean) period Jerusalem city wall was completed, built in the late 2nd century BCE. Discovered on the grounds of the Tower of David, adjacent to the citadel, within the historic complex known as the Kishle, and exposed during an Israel Antiquities Authority archaeological excavation, this wall is one of the most complete and longest sections discovered in Jerusalem to date. The work

143K views · 11K reactions | In the Hasmonean period, the first aqueduct was constructed, drawing its water from springs in the Judean Hills, south of Bethlehem, and channeling it all the way to the Temple in Jerusalem. This remarkable engineering achievement reflects the deep historical roots of Jewish life, sovereignty, and innovation in the heart of Judea centuries before modern times. | Im Tirtzu | Facebook