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Ancient aqueduct found in Israel

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Israeli archeologists have uncovered a 300-meter-long (984-foot) section of an ancient aqueduct  thought possibly built by Pontius Pilate. It was thought to have been heavily damaged during the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73) and later repaired by the Romans.

Twenty-five coins in the plaster have been uncovered, too. It is thought they were placed there as a good luck charm.

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https://www.timesofisrael.com/300-meter-stretch-of-aqueduct-from-late-second-temple-period-uncovered-in-jerusalem/amp/
 

https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/2023-08-29/ty-article/longest-stretch-of-ancient-jerusalems-upper-aqueduct-revealed/0000018a-4168-d435-a59e-cfeaaed40000

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IMG_1135.thumb.jpeg.ac64ab811dda0e735fc07863f0de31ec.jpegThis coin from AD 67/68 was found in the duct. It dates from the first Jewish revolt against the Romans. It was thought to be intentionally deposited by Roman occupiers.

 

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Here is another article about the discovered aqueduct. The Roman colony of Amelia Capitolina centered around Jerusalem was founded during Hadrian’s visit to Judaea in AD 129/130. It is thought that the aqueduct was repaired and maintained after the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.

Excavations also uncovered 25 coins in the aqueduct foundations. These coins were distributed at almost equal distances. This was thought to be intentional, possibly placed by the Tenth Legion builders for good luck. Unfortunately, I could not find a more complete description of these 25 coins.
 

https://m.jpost.com/archaeology/article-761571

 

Here’s an old thread about the Legio X Fretensis that was involved in the First Jewish-Roman War:

 

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