The place of worship, carved into the rock near Temple Mount, is made up of eight ... The second book of Kings describes Hezekiah’s suppression of pagan places of worship, or “high places.” ...

An ancient pagan worship place ... The religious shrine is carved into the rock near Temple Mount and is made up of eight rooms with an altar, a sacred standing stone (massebah) and presses ...

The festivities began with a public sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn ... a tradition that resonates with our modern holiday traditions. One of the most notable aspects of Saturnalia was the ...