Quarry used in Second Temple found in central Jerusalem

Quarry used in Second Temple found in central Jerusalem
An ancient quarry dating back to the end of the Second Temple period has been uncovered in excavations being conducted in Jerusalem.

The quarry, around one dunam in area and estimated to be 2,030 years old, is situated on Shmuel Hanavi Street, just near Jerusalem's American Colony neighborhood. It is being excavated under the direction of Dr. Ofer Sion and Yehuda Rapuano of the Israel Antiquities Authority, prior to the construction of residential buildings.

Sion said that the size of the stones, at a maximum height of two meters, indicates that it was likely they were intended for use in the construction of King Herod's projects, including the Temple walls.