Elevator archaeology in Jerusalem

TEMPLE MOUNT WATCH: Elevator project at the Western Wall unearths an ancient archaeological trove. Old City excavations, ahead of work to improve disabled access at holy site, uncover ornate 1st century villa, oil lamps and a ritual mikveh that overlooked the Temple esplanade (Ilan Ben Zion, AP via Times of Israel).

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