City of David

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A Visit to the City of David: The World’s Most Excavated Biblical Archaeological Site

Considered one of the most important biblical and archeological sites in the world, the City of David is where Jerusalem was founded over 3,000 years ago. Perched on a hilltop surrounded by mountains, this ancient city is filled with remarkable ruins and artifacts from the time of Solomon’s Temple and the Ark of the Covenant.

Start your visit by taking in a breathtaking panoramic view from Ben Hatzofeh Lookout. Then, head down to the underground Siloam Tunnel, also known as Hezekiah’s Tunnel. There, you’ll find the city’s water source, which still runs today from Gihon Spring. The Pool of Siloam, among others, is also one of the city’s many attractions.

If you’re a fan of archaeology and history, the City of David is a true wonderland. In recent years, excavations have uncovered artifacts like the Siloam Inscription, an ancient Hebrew inscription that tells the story of how the Siloam Tunnel was constructed. 

Additionally, the Large Stone Structure and the Stepped Stone Structure are two prominent Iron Age discoveries found at the City of David. In particular, the Large Stone Structure is believed to be the remains of King David’s Palace. 

Several bullae of Jeremiah have also been discovered through archeological digs in the city. Excavated in 1982, the bullae are miniature stamped clay seals bearing the names of their owners in Hebrew, some of whom are mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah. Coins, arrowheads, pottery, and jewelry have also been found through recent excavations.   

As one of the top five most visited sites in Israel, the City of David – also known as Ir David in Hebrew – is a must for every Jewish traveler looking to connect with their faith.

🌍 Celebrating One Year of the Jewish Silk Road Portal

World Jewish Travel was thrilled at #IMTM 2024 to present a copy of the WJT Jewish Silk Road Pressbook to the CEO of the Azerbaijan National Tourism Board Florian Sengstschmid and Jamilya Talibzade its Israeli representative Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB).

The Pressbook celebrates the one year anniversary of the Jewish Silk Road Portal launch, an amazing example of using Jewish travel as a means of cultural diplomacy, whilst highlighting the significant Jewish contribution to the ancient trade route. Kudos to our participating partners from the Kiriaty Foundation (Turkey), National Board of Tourism of #Georgia, National Board of Tourism of #Uzbekistan, and Israeli Embassy of #India. 

See the overwhelming reaction from the press, by downloading our free pressbook. Special thanks to Moshe Gilad of the @haaretzcom for highlighting this forgotten but important story in the Galeria section of the newspaper and available to download on WJT.

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Step into the soul-stirring Pesach traditions of Jerusalem virtually. Experience the resonating echoes of Birkat Kohanim🌿

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Discover the enigmatic “Donkey Stable” in Jerusalem's underground. Unveil the city's secrets from home. 🌌

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