Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority are excavating a large quarry at Mount Hotzvim in Jerusalem, uncovering significant artifacts from the Second Temple period.

The site, covering 3,500 square meters, has revealed dozens of large building stones, tools, and pathways.

The stones, some weighing 2.5 tons, were likely intended for major construction projects in Jerusalem, possibly including the paving of streets like the recently discovered “Pilgrim’s Road,” which Jesus is believed to have walked.

A 2,000-year-old stone tool used by the Jewish community was also found, Fox News has reported.

The quarry is being prepared for public display, with plans to integrate it into a commercial complex, and the tools will be exhibited at the National Archaeology Campus in Jerusalem.

Written by B.C. Begley