Amatzia: The Bar Kochba Caves

During troubled times, the Jews of ancient Israel often dwelled in artificial limestone underground caves. The Bar Kochba revolt, which was launched against Rome in 132 C.E., was largely waged from such dwelling places.

AMATZIA: THE BAR KOCHBA CAVES
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During troubled times, the Jews of ancient Israel often dwelled in artificial limestone underground caves. The Bar Kochba revolt, which was launched against Rome in 132 C.E., was largely waged from such dwelling places. The Amatzia caves, located in the southern Lachish region of Israel, feature the only such system of underground caves to have been completely excavated to date. This video takes us down below, where we view an intricate complex of narrow passageways and tunnels, which connect to an olive press room, a mikvah (ritual bath), a huge water cistern, oil storage rooms and more. An enlightening look at one of Israel's lesser known sites. 12 MIN.