Amazing Discovery in Binyamin: Water system at British Police Junction Hezki Bezalel, a tour guide, researcher, and member of the Binyamin Tour Guides Forum, has shared details of a remarkable archaeological discovery in the Binyamin region. https://www.israelnationalnews... Hezki Bezalel, a tour guide, researcher, and member of the Binyamin Tour Guides Forum, has shared details of a remarkable archaeological discovery in the Binyamin region during recent infrastructure work. Speaking with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, Bezalel described the findings that emerged during rescue excavations conducted as part of the renewal project for Route 60. While various interesting features, including stalactite caves, were uncovered along the route, the most extraordinary discovery lies near the British Police Junction, at the entrance to the area known as Wadi Harmiyya. "We've always known this area holds historical significance with several overlapping stories," Bezalel said. "But now, an astonishing ancient water system has been unearthed." According to Bezalel, a previously known tunnel—once thought to be a small structure linked to the nearby British police station—has been revealed to be part of a much larger and sophisticated water system. So far, excavators have discovered six water springs, a 200-meter-long channel, and, most recently, a large wall. This wall may have served as a dam to manage water flow through the Wadi Harmiyya valley, or possibly as a reservoir or the foundation of a major fortress. |