Israeli archaeologist Assaf Avraham polishes a replica of flooring of Jerusalem's Roman-era Jewish temple, near Jerusalem's Old City November 16, 2020. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - When Jesus strode through the ancient Jewish temple in Jerusalem, his feet met hewn-stone, earth-tone tiles that were geometric in design and cool, dappled and scuffed to the touch.
Such is the understanding of Israeli archaeologists and masons who, drawing on relics and historical texts, have recreated the sacred flooring so it can be experienced today.
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