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Beneath Jerusalem: The Pilgrimage Road reopens an ancient path

A newly unveiled 1st-century route from the Pool of Siloam to the Western Wall offers a powerful encounter with history – and sparks modern-day tensions in Jerusalem

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Visiting the Western Wall with daughter Sarah Huckabee Sanders, governor of Arkansas. Sarah is following in the footsteps of her father, Ambassador Mike Huckabee (at far right), who served as Arkansas governor from 1996-2007.

A force of nature: Janet McCain Huckabee on faith, family, and standing with Israel - interview

Opening of the Pilgrim's Road in Jerusalem, on September 16, 2025.

Ancient Pilgrimage Road leading to Temple Mount opens to public after 13 years of excavations

 Dr. Ayala Zilberstein, excavation director on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, holding the rare sealing.

Rare Assyrian inscription unearthed near Temple Mount reveals communication with the King of Judah


First Temple-era channels in Jerusalem stump Israeli archaeologists

Archaeologists assume two canal systems found near Temple Mount and the City of David were used as part of a production facility.

 The northern channels discovered in the City of David.

The Dead Sea, Jerusalem make it on top 10 list of Middle East sites

The Dead Sea and Jerusalem are on The Travel's list of the top 10 best places to visit in the Middle East.

 The Dead Sea

Archeologists discover receipt from time of Second Temple in Jerusalem - study

The artifact was found along the Pilgrimage Road that connects the City of David to the Temple Mount and is a snapshot of the bustling commercial life in biblical Israel.

 The inscription carrying the financial record that was found in the City of David in Jerusalem.

Otzma Yehudit presents bill to send terrorists younger than 14 to normal prison

The Youth Law, which holds that a minor below the age of 14 can't be imprisoned, would be amended to soften the restriction if the minor committed an act of terrorism.

 SECURITY FORCES at the scene following the terror attack in the City of David, in eastern Jerusalem, on January 28.

City of David has Israel's new ancient attractions - but visiting is hard

While a cable car today suffices to bring tourists to Masada, it will likely fail miserably at moving the throngs coming to the Old City and the adjoining City of David.

 The steps now visible at the Pool of Siloam in the City of David.

1,600-year-old rare gold bead discovered in Jerusalem's City of David

The gold bead from the end of the Roman era is an especially rare find because beads of this style are not common.

 The gold bead which was discovered in Israel Antiquities Authority excavations in the City of David.

13-year-old Palestinian shoots at Israeli father and son at City of David

The shooter was shot quickly by two nearby civilians carrying licensed weapons.

 Police and rescue personnel at the scene of a shooting attack in the City of David, in East Jerusalem, on January 28, 2023.

Jerusalem's 2,000-year-old Pilgrimage Road preparing for modern revival

For almost a decade, archaeologists in the City of David have been working hard to uncover the Pilgrimage Road and bring a 2,000-year-old journey to life.

  Northern perimeter of the Pool of Siloam.

Israel to excavate City of David's historical Pool of Siloam

The Pool of Siloam was part of Jerusalem's water system during the time of the Temple and the reign of King Hezekiah.

 Northern perimeter of the Pool of Siloam.

Was proof of biblical kings of Israel, Judah deciphered on Jerusalem rock inscriptions?

Detailed inscriptions of 8th-century BCE Judean King Hezekiah discovered in ‘monumental’ archaeological discovery.

 Summary inscription 1 of King Hezekiah.