JERUSALEM'S ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURES
Visit Jerusalem's famous archaeological sites
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Jerusalem is a wonderland of antiquity. Here are some brief descriptions of the sites with links to interesting articles that you can download.
The best way to see these amazing sites is by taking a walk with Leon Gork who has more than 30 years experience guiding tourists in Israel and especially in Jerusalem. He has devoted his life to studying the 3 religions Judaism, Christianity and Islam and will help you discover new information through visiting the wonderful sites of Jeruslem from the acient Canaanite times to the the modern Israeli times.
Image Credit: Flickr, David King
The City of David
observation platform overlooking the Kidron Valley, the remains of David's Palace, area G the Jebusite wall, the house of Ahiel, Warren's Shaftwalk through Hezekia's tunnel, pool of Siloam, the road of the priests. Duration appr 3 hrs. Bring shoes for walking in water and a flashlight
The Davidson Archaeological Garden
Museum with virtual reconstruction of the temple, film of the temple, Herodian shopping Str, Robinson's Arch, Southern entrance of the temple, Solomonic Gate. Approx 3 hrs
This archaeological excavation is under the houses of the Arab neighborhood of the Old City and makes it possible for the visitor to walk along a part of the Western Wall that had been hidden for nearly 2000 years.
The Western Wall Tunnel
According to history, the Jews spent about 100 years in Babylon, they returned under Nehemia but only about 400 years later in the 2nd century BCE the Maccabees, probably Simon the Maccabee rebuilt the fortress.
The Tower of David
The Broad Wall
Jerusalem has many walls from many different periods. Today the most visible wall is the Turkish wall, built by Sultan Suleiman in the 16th cen.
Itinerary:
1/2 day tour: Wailing Wall, Western Wall Tunnel, Hurva Synagogue, Cardo.
Full day tour: above plus: City of David, Mt of Olives.
Itinerary:
1/2 day tour: Wailing Wall, Cardo, The Broad Wall, Hurva Synagogue,
Full day tour: above plus: City of David, Mt of Olives. Walk along the Kidron
Valley
Itinerary:
1/2 day tour: Wailing Wall, Cardo, The Broad Wall, Hurva Synagogue, Herod'ian
quarter
Full day tour: above plus: City of David, Mt of Olives. Walk along the Kidron Valley
The Wailing Wall
For 2000 years Jews have overcome all obstacles to visit the Wailing Wall. I had dreamed of coming here since I was very young and finally managed it in 1959.
jewish men at morning prayers at the wailing wall
woman prayer in the courtyard at the wailing wall
the western wall with robinson's arch, the place for mixed men and women prayer
jewish men at morning prayers at the wailing wall
outside the walls of jerusalem
herod's palace with beautiful pools stood at the place where david's tower stands today
walk along the walls of Jerusalem for magnificent views of the city
outside the walls of jerusalem