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The stepped street, as it is known from academic works, or the Jerusalem pilgrim road as it has been dubbed by the Ir David Foundation, is the early Roman period street connecting the Temple Mount from its southwestern corner, to Jerusalem's southern gates of the time via the Pool of Siloam. The stepped street was built at the earliest during the 30s CE, with the latest coin found under the pavement dating to 30-31 CE, during the governorship of Pontius Pilate of New Testament fame.
The street went from Jerusalem's southern gates, along the ancient City of David, into the Old City and passed by the Western Wall after passing underneath the Herodian bridge now known as Robinson's Arch. The ancient path was improved and paved in large, well-cut stone in the pattern of two steps followed by a long landing, followed by two more steps and another landing. The street was eight meters wide and its length from the Pool to the Temple Mount is 600 meters. A large drainage channel ran below the street.
According to archaeologist Ronny Reich, who for several years led the dig uncovering the ancient street together with archaeologist Eli Shukron, pilgrims used the Pool of Siloam as a mikveh for ritual purification before walking up the street to the Temple. However, Professor Elitzur opposes this interpretation and argues that the Pool of Siloam was a typical Roman public swimming pool.
In ancient times, the celebration called Simchat Beit HaShoeivah, water was carried up from the Pool of Siloam to the Temple. There are attempts to connect the Roman-period street to this festival.