More Archaeological Discoveries Near Ancient Jerusalem Church

Ancient Biblical Site Near Jerusalem Reveals Byzantine Pool and Rare Greek Coin

Archaeologists Discovered Pool Near Ancient Jerusalem Church

The Byzantine-era pools discovered at the site of Ein Hanya, near Jerusalem.

Archaeologists in Israel have announced the discovery of a large 1,500-year-old pool and elaborate fountain at the site of an ancient church near Jerusalem.

The pool is part of a system of pools unearthed at Ein Hanniya Park between 2012 and 2016, officials said Wednesday. Built during the Byzantine era, the pools date back to between the 4th and 6th centuries AD, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. Other artifacts found at the site include a rare silver coin from the 4th century BC and an ancient capital, or part of a pillar. Experts say that the capital is typical of royal structures from the First Temple period between 960 BC and 586 BC.

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