As the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah comes to a close, the discovery of an ancient tomb door with a stunning menorah carving is providing a fascinating glimpse into Israel’s rich history.

Archaeologists located an ancient Egyptian temple slotted into a cliff face. The site—likely dedicated to a lion-headed fertility goddess known as Repit—once featured a striking entrance.

The temple found in the 2023 excavations dated back to the seventh century B.C. The temple was nearly 100 feet long, a size seen in other temples built during this time period.

The mission also uncovered the remains of an ancient Greek temple in the area dating to the 4th century B.C.—which appears to have been destroyed between the 2nd century B.C. and the early Roman ...

Temple Opens Door to Jewish History By William Lobdell Nov. 3, 2002 12 AM PT Times Staff Writer ...