Excavation believed to be part of wine press or for other fruit-based alcohol from the fertile fields of Jaffa
By Yori Yalon & Israel Hayom Staff
A Byzantine winepress was recently uncovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority in an archaeological dig in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv. The excavation is taking place under Rabbi Hai Gaon Street near the city’s central artery, Jerusalem Boulevard, and provides a rare glimpse into the town’s past.
Under the bustling streets of Jaffa, remnants of its past. – Photo: Israel Antiquities Authority
The excavations were conducted before the start of a massive project to modernize city infrastructure for tourist and residential purposes. Continue Reading »
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