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Israeli Archaeologists Recreate Sacred Tiles of Temple Where Jesus Walked
Israeli archaeologist Assaf Avraham and colleagues unveil a replica of flooring of Jerusalem s Roman-era Jewish temple, near Jerusalem s Old City. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Israeli archaeologists and masons, drawing on relics and historical texts have recreated the sacred flooring so that devotees can imagine how Jesus strode through the ancient Jewish temple in Jerusalem.
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When Jesus strode through the ancient Jewish temple in Jerusalem, his feet met hewn-stone, earth-tone tiles that were geometric in design and cool, dappled and scuffed to the touch.
Such is the understanding of Israeli archaeologists and masons who, drawing on relics and historical texts, have recreated the sacred flooring so it can be experienced today.
Archaeologists recreate tiles of temple where Jesus walked By Rinat Harash
Israeli archaeologist Assaf Avraham polishes a replica of flooring of Jerusalem s Roman-era Jewish temple, near Jerusalem s Old City
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – When Jesus strode through the ancient Jewish temple in Jerusalem, his feet met hewn-stone, earth-tone tiles that were geometric in design and cool, dappled and scuffed to the touch.
Such is the understanding of Israeli archaeologists and masons who, drawing on relics and historical texts, have recreated the sacred flooring so it can be experienced today.
“We even made the scratches and all kind of marks that created the same appearance as it used to look like at the time,” archaeologist Assaf Avraham told Reuters near the one- metre square, ankle-high replica on the Mount of Olives, overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City and holy sites.
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Updated Dec 21, 2020 | 16:53 IST
Avi Tavisal, manager of the team of artisans, said the recreation of the floor took over seven months. Archaeologists recreate tiles of temple where Jesus walked | Photo Credit: Reuters
Israeli archaeologists and masons said they have recreated the sacred tiles and flooring of a Jewish temple in Jerusalem where it is believed Jesus walked.
According to the archaeologists, Jesus strode through the ancient Jewish temple and his feet touched the hewn-stone, earth-tone tiles that were geometric in design. Based on relic drawings and historic texts, the team of archaeologists and masons managed to recreate the ancient flooring, reported Reuters.
Archeologists recreate tiles of temple where Jesus trod
Reuters, JERUSALEM
When Jesus strode through the ancient Jewish temple in Jerusalem, his feet met hewn-stone, earth-tone tiles that were geometric in design and cool, dappled and scuffed to the touch.
Such is the understanding of Israeli archeologists and masons who, drawing on relics and historical texts, have recreated the sacred flooring so it can be experienced today.
“We even made the scratches and all kind of marks that created the same appearance as it used to look like at the time,” archeologist Assaf Avraham said near the 1m square, ankle-high replica on the Mount of Olives, overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City and holy sites.