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Archaeologists have discovered an ancient dam in Jerusalem's City of David – not far from the body of water where Jesus famously healed a blind man.

Officials noted in an Aug. 30 release that the wall was recently found during excavations near the Pool of Siloam within the Jerusalem Walls National Park.

The Pool of Siloam, rediscovered in 2004, existed as a basin that was fed from the Gihon Spring. The Gospel of John recounts the testimony of a blind man who was healed by Jesus at the pool.

RARE BIBLICAL SEAL WITH ANCIENT FINGERPRINT FOUND IN DEBRIS FROM JERUSALEM'S TEMPLE MOUNT

John 9:10–11 reads, "'How then were your eyes opened?' they asked. He replied, 'The man they call Jesus made some mud and put it on my eyes. H

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