06.10.2012 20.Tischrei. 5773 Chol Hamo'ed 4
Feature:
West Bank barrier could damage Roman Aqueduct
Israel intends to construct barrier through the village of Battir, which some fear could end ancient farming traditions.
Water from natural springs burbles in the ancient Roman stone aqueduct as it carries water downward to this village’s ancient terraces. Palestinian families grow olives, cabbage and eggplant today the same way they did more than 2,000 years ago….