The large and impressive miqve was uncovered in excavations of one of the most magnificent structures from the Second Temple period ever to be uncovered.    

While removing the mosaic from the ground, Israel Antiquities Authority conservators were surprised to discover 1,700 year old foot and sandal prints beneath it.

Dr. Tali Erickson-Gini of the Israel Antiquities Authority: “The Hasmonean king Alexander Jannaeus conquered Gaza and the Negev and for decades prevented the Nabataeans from using the Incen ...

Second Temple sarcophagus fragment inscribed "Ben HaCohen HaGadol"-"Son of the High Priest" uncovered in Jerusalem

The remains were discovered in an archaeological excavation of the Israel Antiquities Authority near the Church of the Annunciation.