In Parshat Ki Tetze (Dvarim 22:8) we learn about the importance of fencing in the roof of a building: “When you build a new home, you are to make a fence for your roof…”

What were roofs like in Biblical times?

Most roofs were flat. On public buildings and palaces, they were made extra sturdy so that they could hold a large amount of........

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