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Warren's Shaft

Temple Mount Water System
Israel1000 BCE70 CEIron Age — Roman Period31.78, 35.24
About the site

Part of the ancient water system beneath the Temple Mount. Provides insight into how Jerusalem survived sieges by accessing water without leaving the city.

Principal findings
  • iVertical shaft system
  • iiHezekiah's Tunnel connection
  • iiiByzantine and Islamic modifications
  • ivAncient graffiti

Excavators — Charles Warren, Ronny Reich