Ritual baths found at foot of Jerusalem's Temple Mount
Phys.org1 min read96 words
A monumental complex of ritual baths has been uncovered at the foot of the Temple Mount, likely serving as a place for Jewish pilgrims to purify themselves before entering the Temple in Jerusalem. The exceptionally well-preserved structure dates to the late Second Temple period, spanning from the first century BCE to 70 CE.
The complex features three large ritual baths, known as mikva'ot, along with a monumental plastered pool, a paved plaza, and an extensive water system. These findings provide physical evidence of the purification practices associated with visits to the Temple during that historical era.
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