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Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old 'lost' road built by Pontius Pilate

The pavement and the solid foundation that was left exposed. [Image:Mirror]

A 2,000-year-old 'lost' street built in Jerusalem by Pontius Pilate has been uncovered for the first time since the city was sacked by the Romans in 70AD.

The ancient walkway most likely used by pilgrims as they made their way to worship at the Temple Mount was first discovered in 1894 by British archaeologists in the "City of David" within the walls of Jerusalem.

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