Hezekiah's Pool

Welcome to the ancient city of David, the true historical heart where the story of Jerusalem officially began. Please stand here at the Bet Hatsofeh lookout, and let your eyes sweep across the dramatic landscape that has shaped…

Descend the metal staircase from the visitor center and you will find yourself standing before a massive array of ancient foundation stones. Archaeologists call this the Large Stone Structure, but a growing consensus among…

Proceeding downward along the modern wooden walkway, we arrive at an area known to archaeologists as Area G, or the Royal Quarter. Looming before you is a breathtaking feat of ancient engineering known simply as the Stepped Stone…

Moving just a few steps further down into the Royal Quarter, the archaeological narrative takes a dark and dramatic turn. You are now standing in what is known as the Burnt Room and the adjacent House of Bullae. …

We now begin our descent deep into the subterranean world of the ancient city. As you walk down the dimly lit, sloping tunnel, you are tracing the steps of a secret passageway originally carved out by the Canaanites. …

You have now reached the beating heart of ancient Jerusalem, the magnificent Gihon Spring. The word Gihon translates to gushing forth, and even today, you can hear the powerful rush of water echoing through the cavern. …

We are now standing at the threshold of one of the greatest engineering marvels of the ancient world, the entrance to Hezekiah's Tunnel. To fully appreciate the magnitude of what you are about to experience, we must understand…

You are now deep inside the claustrophobic, twisting pathway of Hezekiah's Tunnel. The darkness here is absolute, broken only by the narrow beam of your flashlight. …

Emerging from the dark, narrow confines of Hezekiah's Tunnel, your eyes adjust to the bright Judean sunlight as you step into the lower southern reaches of the City of David. You are now standing before the legendary Pool of…

Having purified themselves in the waters of the Pool of Siloam, the ancient pilgrims had to make their way up to the Temple Mount. To facilitate this massive movement of humanity, a magnificent, wide avenue was constructed in the…

As we conclude our journey and ascend back toward the modern street level, we arrive at the expansive Givati Parking Lot excavation site. This area perfectly symbolizes the relentless, layered complexity of Jerusalem's history. …