What Lies Beneath This Hole in Israel Will Shock You

What looks like a simple hole in the ground on the eastern side of Jerusalem turns out to be something extraordinary—a massive 2,000-year-old cistern dating back to the Second Temple period. In this on-location report, Joshua Swanson from CBN News takes viewers to an ancient site along the historic road between Jericho and Jerusalem—a الطريق once traveled by pilgrims heading to the Temple, and very likely walked by Jesus Himself . But this is more than just an archaeological discovery. This very spot has become the scene of a modern crime, where antiquities thieves were caught in the act, digging for priceless artifacts buried beneath the surface. The region is rich with history—ancient quarries, burial caves, pottery fragments, and ritual sites—all vulnerable to looting and black market trade. Descending through a narrow opening, Swanson reveals a stunning underground world: a hand-hewn cistern carved into stone, complete with ancient tool markings and plastered walls designed to hold water for travelers making their way to Jerusalem thousands of years ago. Today, the Israel Antiquities Authority is working to protect these treasures—preserving the physical evidence of biblical history and ensuring future generations can experience the reality of the Scriptures. This story is a powerful reminder that the land of Israel is not just historical—it’s alive, contested, and deeply connected to the biblical narrative. Subscribe to CBN News for more reports from Israel and the Middle East that bring the Bible to life. #Israel #Jerusalem #BiblicalArchaeology #SecondTemple #BibleHistory #MiddleEast #Faith #ChristianNews #CBNNews #HolyLand CBN News. Because Truth Matters Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcbnnews%2Fnewschann&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: https://www.youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbnnews/ Like us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBNNews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbnnews/ Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcontact%2Fcontact-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. Questions about Helping the Home Front? Call: 800-700-7000 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2F700club%2Fhelping-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews