Archive for July, 2016

“David” Found at Dan, BAR 20:02, Mar/Apr 1994
By July 27, 2016 Read More →

“David” Found at Dan, BAR 20:02, Mar/Apr 1994

Inscription crowns 27 years of exciting discoveries It’s not often that an archaeological find makes the front page of the New York Times (to say nothing of Time magazine). But that is what happened last summer to a discovery at Tel Dan, a beautiful mound in northern Galilee, at the foot of Mt. Hermon beside […]

The Original Road to the Temple Mount
By July 25, 2016 Read More →

The Original Road to the Temple Mount

These very stones were walked on 2,000 years ago by pilgrims ascending the Temple Mount.

The Palace of King David
By July 25, 2016 Read More →

The Palace of King David

See and feel the archaeological excavation of David’s Palace at the City of David.

The Meeting Point Between the Pure and the Impure
By July 25, 2016 Read More →

The Meeting Point Between the Pure and the Impure

How did the impure walk down to the Siloam Pool to immerse themselves before entering the Temple?

Preventing Further Destruction on the Temple Mount
By July 25, 2016 Read More →

Preventing Further Destruction on the Temple Mount

The City of David foundation is hard at work preventing further destruction of the Temple Mount and its antiquities.

The Graves of the House of David
By July 24, 2016 Read More →

The Graves of the House of David

One needs only to dig down to meet our biblical ancestors first-hand.

Where Was King David Buried?
By July 24, 2016 Read More →

Where Was King David Buried?

The cemetery at Silwan is evidence of Jewish settlement in the area. But where were David and his family buried?

The Cornerstone of Kingship
By July 24, 2016 Read More →

The Cornerstone of Kingship

A view from above of the entire ancient city of Jerusalem.

The Book of Jeremiah Comes to Life
By July 24, 2016 Read More →

The Book of Jeremiah Comes to Life

A seal of the scribe Gemaryahu Ben Shafan, mentioned in Jeremiah, was found in Area G of the City of David.

God, King and Man on One Hilltop
By July 24, 2016 Read More →

God, King and Man on One Hilltop

The Temple, the City of David and the Mount of Olives all occupy one hilltop.