Timeline: Walls of Jerusalem through the centuries

Sites and Insights: I’ve heard it said, “If you want to understand the history of Israel, then learn the history of Jerusalem.”

By WAYNE STILES
Walls of Jerusalem 370 (photo credit: BiblePlaces.com)
Walls of Jerusalem 370
(photo credit: BiblePlaces.com)
The walls of Jerusalem have expanded and contracted through the centuries like the breathing of a living being.
Each ruler has made his mark, from King David to Suleiman the Magnificent, who built the walls we see today.
Many books depict these changes, but a comprehensive timeline illustrates them well.
Wayne Stiles has never recovered from his travels in the Holy Land. Follow him on Twitter (@WayneStiles) or on his blog at www.waynestiles.com.