City of David
The City of David guest house: Adventures in the Old City - review
Soaring above the pine forests, you can see the entire Jerusalem skyline laid out at your feet. If I’d kept my phone on me, I certainly would have taken pictures of the breathtaking views.
Guatemala to recognize Jerusalem’s City of David as part of its national heritage
Days before Tisha B'Av: Charred wooden beams from First Temple’s destruction unearthed in Jerusalem
Beneath Jerusalem: The Pilgrimage Road reopens an ancient path
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.
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."
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.
What were Israel's archaeological advances during COVID?
A 6,000-year-old skeleton of a child, a near-3,000-year-old natural disaster and ancient churches, including advancements in the legendary Dead Sea Scrolls, are among this year's finds.
Weight used to cheat in trade during First Temple era found in Jerusalem
Scamming by using fraudulent weights was extensively described in the Bible, where it is harshly criticized.
Did someone collect prehistoric shark teeth in Jerusalem’s City of David?
At least 20 shark teeth were found in a structure near the Gihon spring that was probably part of the original water system in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Second Temple period ‘lucky lamp’ found on Jerusalem’s Pilgrimage Road
Experts believe that the lamp and the building date to the period immediately after the destruction of the Temple at the hands of the Roman in 70 CE.
City of David recognized as 'testament' to US Judeo-Christian heritage
"We are fulfilling another, larger purpose: to unify Americans around our foundational principles and values."
2,000-year-old gem seal depicting Greek god Apollo found under City of David
Although Apollo is an Olympian deity of the Greek and Roman cultures, it is highly probable that the person wearing the ring with Apollo’s portrait was a Jew.
New program helps students find Jewish identity in biblical Jerusalem
Program to be supported by Genesis Philanthropy Group
