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Ancient Middle East


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The tunnel of Siloam brings water from the spring of Gihon to the Pool of Siloam inside the city of Jerusalem, constructed under King Hezekiah, 700 BCE, to insure the water supply of the city during a siege.
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The tunnel of Siloam brings water from the spring of Gihon to the Pool of Sil...

Entrance to the Tunnel of Siloam, which brings water from the spring of Gihon to the Pool of Siloam built under King Hezekiah (716-687 BCE), to insure Jerusalem's water supply when under siege.
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Entrance to the Tunnel of Siloam, which brings water from the spring of Gihon...

Pool of Siloam, a water reservoir constructed under King Hezekiah (716-687 BCE), to ensure Jerusalem's water supply under a siege.
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Pool of Siloam, a water reservoir constructed under King Hezekiah (716-687 B...

Drain at the foot of the Ophel Hill. Water coming from the spring of Gihon flows through the tunnel of Siloam to the Pool of Siloam.
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Drain at the foot of the Ophel Hill. Water coming from the sp...

Three arches of the Golden Gate at the south wall of the Temple District of Jerusalem. They are walled-up and are supposed to open only upon the arrival of the Messiah.
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Three arches of the Golden Gate at the south wall of the Temple District of J...

Three arches of the Golden Gate at the south wall of the Temple District of Jerusalem. They are walled-up and are supposed to open only upon the arrival of the Messiah.
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Three arches of the Golden Gate at the south wall of the Temple District of J...

Ritual bath next to the great staircase on the south side of the Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel
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Ritual bath next to the great staircase on the south side of the Temple...

Ritual bath (Mikwe) in front of the western wall of the Temple Mount of Jerusalem, Israel
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Ritual bath (Mikwe) in front of the western wall of the Temple Mount of J...

Interdiction for non-Jews to enter the Inner Sanctum of the temple in Jerusalem. Greek inscription from the outer wall of the temple. Saint Paul was falsely accused of having introduced a former pagan into the precinct. Plaster cast. Original see 08-04-01/30
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Interdiction for non-Jews to enter the Inner Sanctum of the temple in Jerusal...

Tomb known as the Daughter of Pharao or the Monolith of Silo in the village of Silo (Silwan), Jerusalem.
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Tomb known as the Daughter of Pharao or the Monolith of Silo...

The black walls of Beit Shan, Israel, where after the defeat of the Israelites by the Philistines, the bodies of King Saul and his sons were displayed (I Sam 31:10)
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The black walls of Beit Shan, Israel, where after the defeat of the Israelites...

Shechem, Israel,the High Place. According to the Bible, Abraham built an altar at Shechem, Jacob bought a piece of land, Joseph's body was brought here from Egypt for burial, Joshua renewed the covenant with God in Shechem The ruins of Shechem are near the town of Nablus.
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Shechem, Israel,the High Place. According to the Bible, Abraham built an altar a...