The Times of India

Ancient Tunnel Discovery Near Kibbutz Rachel: Workers uncover vast quarry; Jerusalem plans archeological park

Construction workers near Kibbutz Rachel unearthed a 160-foot tunnel. Archaeologists are baffled by this ancient enigma. The tunnel is remarkably clean, offering no clues to its origin or purpose. Initial theories of it being a water system or military passage have been dismissed. Experts now believe it was an advanced quarry for high-quality limestone.