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May 15, 2026

A Mysterious Tunnel Uncovered in Jerusalem

Its purpose and age remain uncertain.

In Jerusalem it is almost commonplace for construction projects to lead to new archaeological discoveries—so much so that they are always preceded by preliminary excavations to preserve any structures and artifacts that might be beneath the surface. Recently, such an excavation in the southern part of the city revealed an ancient tunnel, whose age and purpose experts so far have been unable to agree on:

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