On an ancient road to the Temple, archaeological innovation, mystery and dispute

(Worthy News) – Archaeologists and historians call the subterranean road the “Stepped Street.” Those who prefer to link Jerusalem’s Jewish past to its present tend to call it the “Pilgrims’ Path” or the “Pilgrimage Road.” It was built starting in 20 CE by the Romans, said Levy, and completed under the governance of Pontius Pilate in about 30 CE. A recent study of coins collected at the site appears to confirm this dating.

With each step closer to the Temple Mount, the architectural glory of the Temple would come into better focus

But the Romans covered up all their hard work just 40 years later as a side effect of the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE. Buried under dirt and debris, the paving stones are thus beautifully preserved, in near-mint condition.

According to archaeologist Levy, the path follows the natural topography of the Tyropean Valley and leads from the Pool of Siloam or Silwan, which is one of the largest public ritual baths in the ancient city and traditionally the site where Jesus is said to have healed the blind man. The path goes north, reaching the plaza next to the Western Wall today called Robinson’s Arch. [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]

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