Beneath the tranquil surface of Lake Michigan, researchers have uncovered an extraordinary 9,000-year-old stone structure, sparking intrigue and debate among archaeologists and historians alike.

Archaeologists have unearthed a unique stone structure in East Jerusalem, providing evidence of cultic activity and possibly animal sacrifice in the Kingdom of Judah during the First Temple period.

Built in 1900, the property is composed of four dammusi—traditional stone houses unique to the ... they could easily be connected to create a single structure,” Giorgolo said.