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Herod's Pool in Pezael returns to Jewish hands and is refilled

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The Herod's Pool archaeological site in the Pezael area of the Jordan Valley has been cleaned, restored, and refilled with water by a volunteer group, returning the site to Jewish hands after years of neglect, according to local reports.

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A volunteer initiative has restored and refilled Herod's Pool in the Pezael area of the Jordan Valley, returning the site to Jewish stewardship after a long period of disuse and neglect. The pool, an archaeological remnant from the Second Temple period associated with the Herodian dynasty, had reportedly fallen into disrepair. The restoration effort included cleaning and refilling the pool with water. The development was celebrated by local activists and community members, who framed it as a renewal of Jewish presence and heritage in the area. No official response from the Civil Administration or archaeological authorities has been reported.

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