Israeli archaeologists dig up new info on Sanhedrin era in Yavne
The site, like many others nationwide, is open to the public to tour and take part in a number of events throughout Hanukkah for Israel Heritage Week.
The first building ever discovered in Yavne from the Sanhedrin era. It contained fragments of ‘measuring cups’ identified with a Jewish population. (photo credit: EMIL ALADJEM/ISRAEL ANTIQUITIES AUTHORITY)ByAARON REICH