Tunnels Offer New Take on Jews’ AD 66 Uprising
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Underground chambers and tunnels used during a Jewish revolt against the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago have been uncovered in northern Israel, archeologists said.
The Jews laid in supplies and were preparing to take refuge from the Romans in chambers beneath homes during their revolt from AD 66 to 70, the experts said.
Archeologist Yardenna Alexandre of the Israel Antiquities Authority said the find indicated that ancient Jews prepared for the uprising, contrary to the common perception that the revolt began spontaneously.
The chambers were excavated in the Arab village of Kfar Kana, north of Nazareth.
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