City of David

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

Inside the Pilgrimage Road
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


Ancient inscription from City of David may mention king Hezekiah

The tunnel once brought water from the spring outside the city as a safety measure against sieges or other dangerous situations. 

KING HEZEKIAH in a 17th century painting by unknown artist, in the choir of Sankta Maria Kyrka in Ahus, Sweden.

Arteology: Contemporary Art in a Jerusalem Water Cistern

In Jerusalem's Old City, you will be able to see a new exhibit of 27 ceramic pieces by a Canadian-born artist.

 A few of the ceramics on display

Sukkot: Uncovering the ancient pilgrimage to the Temple Mount

Pilgrimages to the Temple Mount were a central aspect of Sukkot in biblical times. Discoveries along the pilgrimage road in Jerusalem’s City of David shed light on this oft-forgotten custom

 IN AN excavated stall on the road to the Temple, a recreation of goods available to pilgrims.

Jerusalem: A view from the veranda of the David Citadel hotel - opinion

Even those without titles or fame are in for a good time: The motto of the hotel proclaims that the David Citadel is designed to make everyone feel like royalty.

 POOLSIDE AT the David Citadel.

‘Arteology’ exhibit showcases archaeology-inspired art at the Western Wall

The exhibit, by Israeli-Canadian artist Nicole Kornberg-Jacobovici, will include clay, stoneware and earthware inspired by Bronze Age Egyptian, Etruscan, Mycenaean and Israelite pottery.

The subterranean exhibition site, part of the ancient water system, Jerusalem Archeological Park

What new finds were unearthed at Jerusalem's famous City of David?

Archaeologists uncovered the ancient road that led from the City of David to the Pool of Shiloah, and from the pool to the Temple in Jerusalem.

 A view of the City of David and Silwan

Unearthed: The new virtual exhibition at the City of David

The City of David is following in the footsteps of some of the most renowned museums in the world, creating a fully virtual exhibition.

1000 year-old lamp found in City of David, June 14, 2018

11-year-old finds ‘Holy Jerusalem’ silver coin likely minted in the Temple

The coin – 14 grams of pure silver - carries an inscription that according to the experts refers to the High Priest headquarters.

 The girl who found the coin, Liel Krutokop.

Archaeologists find 2,700-year-old toilet in luxurious palace in Jerusalem

The extraordinary find sheds light on life under the kings of Judah: "Only the rich could afford toilets."

 The rare stone toilet is 2700 years old. Most likely used by one of the dignitaries of Jerusalem.

How did Jews celebrate Sukkot 2,000 years ago? Archaeology offers answers

While no traces survive of the ancient booths Jews built to celebrate the holiday, archaeology provides important evidence of the centrality of Sukkot.

 A building on the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David.