Ancient Roman Square excavated and now open to the public (Photo credit: Ilanit Chernick) Beneath Damascus Gate in the north wall of the Old City lies an ancient Roman square (or plaza), thought to be where Roman Emperor Hadrian paraded his troops after squashing the Bar Kochba Revolt in 135 AD. The Damascus Gate of …
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Tour Rewind: Entering the Holy City
Temple Mount at night There is something special about entering Jerusalem for the first time. Often, tour groups arrive in the late afternoon or early evening, following a tour day en route. In that case, Temple Mount is lit up and the golden-capped Dome of the Rock glistens. Though that dome is a Muslim icon, …
Within Your Gates, O Jerusalem!
I was glad when they said to me,“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”Our feet are standingWithin your gates, O Jerusalem,Jerusalem, that is builtAs a city that is compact together. ~Psalm 122:1-3 As Jewish pilgrims made their way to Jerusalem three times a year for the major feasts, they sang the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134). The Temple …
“Most Significant 600 Meters in Israel” Now Open
Arched entryway, as in Jesus' day At the southwest corner of Temple Mount, one can see remains of an arched entryway at the top of a long flight of stairs which once served as the entrance for Jewish pilgrims making their journey to the Temple in Jerusalem for the annual feasts. Remains of the archway …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 