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Revealing the Secrets of a 2000-Year-Old Sanctuary in a Water Basin
For nearly two thousand years, an unusual hiding place has existed, recently discovered by archaeologists in Israel. The “shelter” was constructed within a water reservoir carved into the rock, intended to protect Jews during the anti-Roman uprising.
4 min readMar 22, 2024
Evidence suggests that the Bar Kokhba Revolt, which lasted from 132 to 136 CE, was premeditated, as indicated by a recent find near the Sea of Galilee in Israel.
Extensive Complex of Hideouts beneath an Ancient Settlement
“This is the most extensive complex of hideouts ever discovered in Galilee,” asserts the Israeli Antiquities Authority, which led the excavation. The excavations revealed artifacts depicting dramatic episodes in Jewish history.
The find is located in the village of Huqoq, with ancient roots mentioned in the biblical Book of…