An in salvage excavation project in Israel, a 1400 year old well is discovered by the archaeologists. This dates back to Byzantine period or the Islamic period. The discovery of this well shows the irrigation and watering system of that time. This well is 150 meters away from River Yukon. The importance of this well is that in this well animals were used to pull the water from the well. Special gears were attached to the pulley which decrease the force used to draw the water from the well. http://www.virtualjerusalem.com/news.php?Itemid=12044
