2nd Temple-era ritual bath found beneath Jerusalem living room

Renovations in a Jerusalem home recently uncovered an ancient mikveh (ritual bath) dating from the Second Temple Period, believed to be over 2,000 years old. “Beyond the excitement and the unusual story of the mikveh’s discovery, its exposure has archeological importance. “Ein Kerem is considered a holy place in Christianity because of its association with the ‘city of Judah’, where the New Testament says John the Baptist was born and where Elizabeth, John’s mother, met Mary, mother of Jesus. See pictures and read article at -- http://www.israelandstuff.com/2nd-temple-era-ritual-bath-found-beneath-jerusalem-living-room