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Ancient mikveh uncovered near kibbutz Hannaton in the Galilee in salvage excavation preparing for a new highway intersection.
Hannaton residents trying to raise money to transport the mikveh to the kibbutz. https://www.jpost.com/health-science/second-temple-period-jewish-ritual-bath-uncovered-in-need-of-rescuing-634920
Hannaton residents trying to raise money to transport the mikveh to the kibbutz. https://www.jpost.com/health-science/second-temple-period-jewish-ritual-bath-uncovered-in-need-of-rescuing-634920
h/t @JCST_SHU, and @ShammaBoyarin for bringing this story to my attention over the weekend https://twitter.com/ShammaBoyarin/status/1281942124255039488
Note that the article ends with a link to the fundraising campaign.
Also note one aspect of the story singled out here is that the two archaeologists directing the salvage dig are Arabs.
Also note one aspect of the story singled out here is that the two archaeologists directing the salvage dig are Arabs.
One aspect *not* highlighted in the piece: what heritage ends up being preserved and what does not, and why https://twitter.com/MichaelDPress/status/1086645865274589191
Also, for those interested in Roman-period stepped pools & whether we can even identify them as mikva'ot, please see the further comments on this thread.
Thanks @rickbonnie @josephdscales and @ymiller419 https://twitter.com/rickbonnie/status/1283493815056240641
Thanks @rickbonnie @josephdscales and @ymiller419 https://twitter.com/rickbonnie/status/1283493815056240641
