foot height by way of an inclined ramp leading to a platform built around all sides of the altar. Stones used in the construction of the altar were unhewn, that is to say, they were untouched by stonecutters’ tools. A funnel, which carried away the blood of the sacrifices, conducted it into a channel that emptied into the Kidron Valley. Two silver receptacles were located at the southwestern corner of the altar for the drink offerings: one received the wine libations; the other the water from