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An oil press for producing oil in Tahara - a purification bath was discovered next to it at the site of the Samaritan mansion in Kafr Qasem. Emil Al-Jam, Israel Antiquities Authority

A magnificent Samaritan mansion with mosaics was uncovered in Kafr Qasem

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An excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority uncovered the remains of a magnificent agricultural estate with spectacular mosaic floors, a Greek blessing inscription, mikvahs, and a wine press – evidence of the wealth and prosperity of the Samaritan community in the area.
Illustration of the rock-hewn rooms discovered in the City of David. Illustration: Shalom Kevlar, City of David

New research suggests: A special building in Jerusalem was used for worship when the Temple stood, during the First Temple period

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In the unique structure, which was uncovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority on the eastern slope of the City of David, in the Jerusalem Walls National Park, eight rooms carved into the rock were discovered, including an altar, a tombstone, a winepress, and a winepress for wine production.
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