CLEAN : Israel uncovers buried section of Western Wall

CLEAN : Israel uncovers buried section of Western Wall

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History, Religious Studies, Architecture

9th - 12th Grade

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The video explores an excavation from the Second Temple period, revealing unknown sections of the Western Wall. The process involved supporting the prayer floor with metal beams and excavating beneath it. Eight courses of the Western Wall, buried for 1700 years, were uncovered, providing insights into the historical context and the street used by pilgrims to reach Temple Mount.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial step taken in the excavation project at the prayer Plaza?

Informing the public about the excavation

Building a new structure above the site

Removing the prayer floor entirely

Supporting the prayer floor with metal beams

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many courses of the Western Wall were uncovered during the excavation?

12 courses

8 courses

10 courses

5 courses

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For how long had the newly discovered courses of the Western Wall been buried?

500 years

1700 years

1000 years

1500 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the street mentioned in the final section?

To connect different parts of the city

For military parades

For pilgrims to access Temple Mount

As a marketplace

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is mentioned in relation to the area beneath the arch?

The destruction of the temple

The establishment of a new city

The construction of a new temple

The discovery of ancient artifacts