Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority excavated the largest stone quarry in Jerusalem connected to a path where Jesus is believed to have walked.
Located at Mount Hotzvim in Jerusalem, a large quarry has been under excavation, exposing more information on the Second Temple time period when Jesus walked the Holy Land. Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority excavated the area that covers about 3,500 square meters, forming part of a large field of quarries, according to a press release from the Israel Antiquities Authority. They have uncovered dozens of building stones of various sizes, different paths and tools.
stone tool was also uncovered that was believed to be more than 2,000 years old. 'This is a pure stone tool that was used by the Jewish community during the Second Temple period…It may have been locally designed, in the quarry grounds, or it was specially brought to the site to be used by the quarrymen,' Shilav said in the release.
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