It has been exciting on the site the last few days. Work continues on Pablo’s site where coins, an intact jug and an ancient “capital” were found. A capital is an ornate carving on the top of columns generally found on large public structures.

Michal and her staff began excavating a tunnel opening in the Ritual Bath. After about 20 feet it opened up to a larger room. They have excavated up about 12 feet without reaching the ceiling. The excavation is significant because the tunnel was completely filed with dirt which means that the age of the tunnel and room can be accurately determined by pottery finds.

Avner and his workers continue on the structure above the Ritual Bath. Coins and other significant finds have been uncovered.

Oren estimates that the coins found range from 300 BC to 1500 AD.

We had a front loader on site today which cleared the area around Pablo’s site to enable the site to be expanded.