The Greatness of Solomon’s Temple

In the 1800s, a group of people were exploring just outside the ancient walls of Jerusalem, near the Damascus Gate, when they came across a hole in the ground. Curious, they began to dig—and uncovered a cave. As they dug further, they discovered one of Jerusalem’s hidden underground sites: an old quarry believed to have supplied stone for Solomon’s Temple. Today, it’s known as the Quarries of Solomon, and you can still tour it.

Deep within the bedrock, you’ll see the spaces where massive stones were once cut. The technique…