Restoration of Hasmonean-era fortress near Jerusalem

ARCHAEOLOGY: Remains of a 2,200 year old outpost found near Jerusalem hospital. The outpost, called Ma'ale Romaim, was built during the Hasmonean period, near the road that led to Jerusalem (Jerusalem Post).

In the area of ​​the Herzog Medical Center in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem, the restoration of an ancient archeological outpost was completed this month.

The outpost, called Ma'ale Romaim, was built during the Hasmonean period, near the road that led to Jerusalem.

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