Tower of David Museum

Inside the dig that peeled back 2,000 years of Jerusalem history

In Jerusalem’s Old City, archaeologists peel back 2,000 years layer by layer, drawing a direct line to our ancient past

Eilat Lieber, director and chief curator of the Tower of David Museum, stands in the site of the Kishle, which is currently being excavated.
Front entrance to Jerusalem’s Rockefeller Museum, opened in 1938.

A Jerusalem gem: Rediscovering the Rockefeller Museum’s treasures in Israel's capital

Archaeologist Amit Re'em and Eilat Lieber, director of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum stand atop the recently uncovered section of the Hasmonean wall.

Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview

 Ivory from Megiddo

Jerusalem highlights: October 3-9


This week in Jerusalem: Born to be wild

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 IS MYOPIA common among ultra-Orthodox students?

Jerusalem's Tower of David minaret gets much-needed facelift

The rotund spire that sits just a stone’s throw from Jaffa Gate has stood sentinel among the Old City ramparts for nigh on 400 years – some say longer.

 SCAFFOLDING EMBRACES the ancient minaret as the repair and conservation work proceeds.

Dance from Jerusalem's Tower of David to Ticho House with c.a.t.a.m.o.n.

The c.a.t.a.m.o.n Dance Group has certainly created a radical alternative, and maybe even a new art form. Like many new art forms, this is not easy to absorb.

 In the From Jaffa to Agripas festival, ‘Habatul’ by Irad Avni (Photographer Natasha Shachnas, copyright c.a.t.a.m.o.n Dance Group in Jerusalem)

Jerusalem dance festival From Jaffa to Agripas comes back with a twist

"Through this work, we wanted to ask: How can it be that two individuals who grew up, were raised and currently reside in the same city still live in totally different worlds?”

'Ofrenda,' a new video dance by Mexican choreographer Claudia Lavista, featuring dancer Julia Mezhetskaya.

Hanukkah, Christmas in Jerusalem: Fun family activities for the holidays

This year, Hanukkah and Christmas overlap, so we are looking forward to welcoming visitors of all faiths to celebrate the two holidays.

 HANUKKAH AT the Tower of David.

Hanukkah: Fun activities in Israel for the Jewish Festival of Lights

This is a great opportunity for everyone to get out in nature and visit sites all over the country and enjoy the fresh air and the holiday festivities. 

 Hanukkah activities in the Modi'in area.

Jerusalem highlights December 16-22

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 'TSABAR,' SALAH ALKARA.

Tower of David becomes accessible for people with disabilities

While changes at the Tower of David site are challenging, two new elevators have been built to increase accessibility.

 UNRAVELING ENIGMAS at the Tower of David.

Jerusalem Highlights November 11-17

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 ‘BECAUSE THE Night.’

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.