Second Temple period chisel found near Kotel
Ancient chisel found by Israeli Antiquities Authority may have been used during Second Temple period to construct Western Wall
The Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) has made an extraordinary archaeological finding: It has uncovered a Second Temple Era iron chisel, which may have served the builders of the Second Temple.
Archaeologist Eli Shukrun, who heads the dig at the bottom of the Temple Mount near the Western Wall, stated that the discovery was very exciting. "It is a 15 CM long (5.9 inches) ancient chisel. For the first time, after 2,000 years, we are in the possession of a work tool used by the builders who built the Kotel, the Western Wall."
The IAA stated the chisel had been uncovered a year ago, but was still waiting for the final research on the subject to be completed before making an official announcement.
Second Temple period chisel found near Kotel - Israel Travel, Ynetnews
Ancient chisel found by Israeli Antiquities Authority may have been used during Second Temple period to construct Western Wall
The Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) has made an extraordinary archaeological finding: It has uncovered a Second Temple Era iron chisel, which may have served the builders of the Second Temple.
Archaeologist Eli Shukrun, who heads the dig at the bottom of the Temple Mount near the Western Wall, stated that the discovery was very exciting. "It is a 15 CM long (5.9 inches) ancient chisel. For the first time, after 2,000 years, we are in the possession of a work tool used by the builders who built the Kotel, the Western Wall."
The IAA stated the chisel had been uncovered a year ago, but was still waiting for the final research on the subject to be completed before making an official announcement.
Second Temple period chisel found near Kotel - Israel Travel, Ynetnews