A 2,000-year-old street that may have been commissioned by Pontius Pilate for pilgrims has been discovered in Jerusalem by archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority.
This ancient road—known as the Stepped Street—would have been almost 2,000 feet long and 26 foot wide. It has been known for over 50 years, however exactly when it was built was unclear. Previous archaeological data suggested it was constructed at some point between the reign of Herod the Great, around 37 BC, and that of Herod Agrippa II, who died around 100 AD.
The street was found beneath layers of rubble from when the city was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD. The rubble was found to contain weapons, remains of burnt trees as well as stones from the buildings that would have lined the walkway.