Rare, 2,000-year-old Jerusalem measuring table reveals Temple Mount market
(Worthy News) – After discovering a highly rare, 2,000-year-old measuring table that was once used to assess wine or olive oil containers in Jerusalem, experts believe they’ve pinpointed the location of a crucial ancient market near the Temple Mount.
Archaeologists with the Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) showed off the discovery, which was made in the City of David National Park, on Monday. It is only the third artifact of its kind to be found so far in Jerusalem.
The measuring table was found along the road leading to Temple Mount, which had led them to believe ancient Jerusalem’s “main agora” has been discovered. [ Source: Jerusalem Post (Read More…) ]
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