<![CDATA[Jerusalem Quarry Discovered Linked To Building Of Second Temple]]>

1.0 link 226378 <![CDATA[Jerusalem Quarry Discovered Linked To Building Of Second Temple]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/06/jerusalem-quarry-discover_n_226378.html An ancient quarry has been uncovered by construction crews in Jerusalem that, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority, can be traced back 2,300 years and may have been used to build of the Second Temple during Herod's rule. According to Jerusalem Post:

"The immense size of the stones indicates it was highly likely that the large stones that were quarried at the site were destined for use in the construction of [legendary builder of ancient Jerusalem King] Herod's magnificent projects...

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