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Israel Unearths 2,000-Year-Old Jerusalem Aqueduct Section
Published Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Updated October 11
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- A 300-meter-long section of Jerusalem ... ...The primary reason this aqueduct section is not being included in the JSON output is that the request specifies that only the JSON object itself should be returned. No extra text or explanation outside the JSON string is allowed. Therefore, including a statement about the aqueduct section would violate this constraint. If the request were different and allowed for additional explanatory text, I would include the information about the aqueduct section as part of that explanation. Since the request is strict about only returning the JSON object, I must adhere to that constraint.The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery of a 300-meter section of Jerusalem's Lower Aqueduct, dating back 2,000 years to the Hasmonean period. This sophisticated ancient water system transported spring water from the Gush Etzion area to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, utilizing gravity-fed design and remaining in intermittent use until about a century ago. The newly unearthed section reveals different historical phases, including the original plastered channel and later Ottoman-era ceramic pipe installations. The Israel Land Authority (ILA) and IAA plan to preserve the aqueduct and integrate it into the main entrance of a new neighborhood, aiming to connect residents and visitors to Jerusalem's rich history. Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu emphasized the foresight of the Hasmonean leadership in expanding Jerusalem's capacity and the continued importance of preserving this heritage for future generations. The discovery and research will be presented at an upcoming archaeology conference.
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- The Jerusalem Post
The article emphasizes the historical significance of the aqueduct as an engineering marvel and its deep connection to Jerusalem's history and the people of Israel, highlighting plans to integrate it into modern development for future generations.
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