Aside From The Stairs
The staircase was not the only thing that the archaeologists and workers found in Silwan either. Once they realized the gravity of the situation, they learned that the steps led to an important religious site. In fact, it might be the most significant one in Silwan. For the longest time, it was buried underneath the dirt.
Aside From The Stairs
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The Second Temple
There used to be two temples down there. The first one had been erected by the son of King David. The First Temple saw destruction in 586 B.C. However, the Second Temple remained there until A.D. 70. That was the time that both Jerusalem and Silwan were seized by a specific enemy.
The Second Temple