Archaeologists have found an ancient Judean temple around the borders of Jerusalem. This 2,750-year-old temple was discovered during excavations by the IAA (Israeli Antiquities Authority) while preparing for the construction of a new highway in the area.

The finds they've unearthed included an assortment of sacred vessels and pottery of men and horses. According to the IAA, these rare evidences provides proof of the different religious practices and rituals done during the Kingdom of Judah.

"The ritual building at the Tel Motza is definitely a striking and an unusual find, considering the fact that you cannot hardly find any remains of these ritual buildings in Judaea during the period of the First Temple," as explained by excavation directors Dr. Hamoudi Khalaily, Shua Kisilevitz, and Anna Eirikh in a statement. "The uniqueness of its structure is even more spectacular because of the location of the site's proximity with the capital city of Jerusalem, that has acted as the Kingdom's primary sacred center at that time."

The nearby region has actually been an important archaeological site within the last twenty years following the discovery of several buildings. One of them include a storehouse for grain supplies that archaeologists presume was operated by high-ranking officials.

"Mozah" is described in the Bible, Book of Joshua, 18:26, as a community in the tribal countries of Benjamin that borders Judaea.