Amazing the ancients things that are discovered in the Middle East.
Ancient Jewish ritual bath discovered in Jerusalem
A rare 2,000 year-old bath used for Jewish ritual bathing has been discovered under the floorboards of a family home in Jerusalem
By AP, video source ITN
3:54PM BST 02 Jul 2015
Israeli authorities said Wednesday they have identified a rare, well-preserved 2,000-year-old Jewish ritual bath hidden under the floorboards of a home in Jerusalem.
Archaeologists said the discovery in Jerusalem's Ein Kerem neighborhood shines new light on ancient Jewish and early Christian communities in the area. But the discovery might be most noteworthy because the couple that owns the home literally kept the treasure hidden under a rug for three years before choosing to come clean.
Archaeologists were amazed to discover the ancient ritual bath concealed beneath a pair of wooden doors hidden under a rug (Rex Features)
In an interview, the wife said the family found evidence of the mikveh, or Jewish ritual bath, while renovating their home three years ago. Construction workers were using heavy machinery that sunk through a hole, leading the crew to discover the bath.
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Ancient Jewish ritual bath discovered in Jerusalem
A rare 2,000 year-old bath used for Jewish ritual bathing has been discovered under the floorboards of a family home in Jerusalem
By AP, video source ITN
3:54PM BST 02 Jul 2015
Israeli authorities said Wednesday they have identified a rare, well-preserved 2,000-year-old Jewish ritual bath hidden under the floorboards of a home in Jerusalem.
Archaeologists said the discovery in Jerusalem's Ein Kerem neighborhood shines new light on ancient Jewish and early Christian communities in the area. But the discovery might be most noteworthy because the couple that owns the home literally kept the treasure hidden under a rug for three years before choosing to come clean.
In an interview, the wife said the family found evidence of the mikveh, or Jewish ritual bath, while renovating their home three years ago. Construction workers were using heavy machinery that sunk through a hole, leading the crew to discover the bath.
Continue reading at:
Video Ancient Jewish ritual bath discovered in Jerusalem - Telegraph