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January 23, 2025

Another Ancient Mikveh Discovered in Jerusalem

A feature of an upscale Jewish house.

The ritual bath or mikveh is an essential institution for any traditional Jewish community today. In ancient times, they were perhaps even more important, as immersion was required for priests and laypeople alike before entry to the Temple. Archaeologists have found numerous such baths in the Land of Israel from roughly 2,000 years ago. Ynet reports on the latest:

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