BenHinnom
The Valley of Hinnom, also known as Gehenna, is a valley located in Jerusalem. Historically, it was a place of religious significance, particularly in ancient Israelite times. It is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as a site where some Israelites practiced child sacrifice, particularly during the reigns of King Ahaz and King Manasseh, offering their children to the pagan deity Moloch. This practice was later condemned and put to an end by King Josiah.
Following the destruction of Jerusalem and the First Temple, the Valley of Hinnom became associated with the
The archaeological and historical evidence for its specific use as a place of continuous fire or sacrifice