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2,000-year-old Jerusalem aqueduct may have supplied water to Jesus
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Key Points:
- Archaeologists uncovered a 2,000-year-old aqueduct near Jerusalem, likely supplying water used by Jesus and his disciples, stretching about 984 feet from Solomon's Pools to the Temple Mount.
- Constructed during the Hasmonean period, the aqueduct transported water by gravity to the Second Temple complex for ritual purification and cleaning after sacrifices, remaining in use until roughly a century ago.
- The aqueduct's engineering is notable for its gentle gradient, dropping only one meter per kilometer over a 21 km route, reflecting Jerusalem's advanced infrastructure comparable to contemporary Roman projects.
- The discovery provides insights into ancient religious practices and early Christianity, with the aqueduct's "living water" holding symbolic significance as a metaphor for Jesus in Christian theology.
- Plans are in place to preserve the aqueduct and integrate it into the entrance of a new residential development, allowing public access to this remarkable example of ancient engineering.
