Incredible Archeological Findings at the City of David

Around 2010 or 2012 I first saw the City of David.  I don't recall if it was freshly opened or if it simply was not well-excavated enough to be a hot tourist spot prior to that.  But what I realized the first time there was that this was an incredibly important place of discovery.  If …

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Ancient Jerusalem is Rising!

I have visited the City of David many times, the most recent less than 2 months ago.  One of the most exciting things going on in Israel is the excavation of new parts of the City of David...the ancient city of Jerusalem.  It is coming alive! The video below provides insight into what is taking …

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Exciting Discoveries at the City of David

If you saw my post on Facebook a few days ago, you know that I made a stop at the City of David while in Jerusalem.  (For those of you who missed it, you can find it here.) It was shabbat (and, thus, not open), so I don't have "fresh, new" photos to post.  However, …

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Archeologists uncover new evidence of Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem

Interesting report on findings from the First Temple era, as Jews commemorate Tisha B'Av...mourning the destruction of the First and Second Temples.