Israeli archaeologists have uncovered a mikvah, dating to the final days of the Second Temple period beneath the Western Wall Plaza, authorities said Monday.
The mikvah, hewn into bedrock and sealed under a layer dated to 70 C.E., contained ash linked to the Roman destruction of Jerusalem, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Pottery and stone vessels typical of Jewish life at the time were also found.
Researchers say the mikvah likely served residents and those who were Oileh Regel preparing to enter the Temple complex, highlighting the central role of ritual purity in daily life in ancient Jerusalem.
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