The practice is probably rooted in the earlier traditions of Judaism in the time of the Second Temple.
This chain of hands-on semikhah continued through the time of the Second Temple, to an undetermined time.
During the times of the Second Temple, many wealthy citizens of Jerusalem would have monuments built adjacent to their family burial caves.
Laws that were in force at the time of the Temple in Jerusalem and in connection with the Temple service.
There is also an ancient mikvah from the times of the second Temple that is not in use.
Remains of a much older gate dating to the times of the Second Jewish Temple were found.
There was no way to indicate vowels clearly in Hebrew writing until the time of the Second Temple.
During the time of the Temple this was the new year to determine the start date of animal tithes.
By the time of the Second Temple it was firmly established in Israel.
The fort was from the time of the Second Temple, and was populated by guards who protected the pilgrims visiting the temple.