Reliving the Temple Pilgrimage
The City of David foundation aims to excavate the entire walkway from the Siloam Pool to the Western Wall.
Archive for July, 2016
The Siloam Pool Road
In 2005, City of David archaeologists began to excavate the continuation of the road of the Siloam Pool.
Going Up to the Temple Mount
The underground walkway leading from the Siloam Pool to the Temple Mount was decorated beautifully by Herod.
From Hezekiah’s Tunnel to the Siloam Pool
This is the continuation of Hezekiah’s Tunnel, redesigned by Herod, which brought fresh drinking water into the city of Jerusalem.
Preparing to Meet God
The Siloam Pool was used as a ritual bath by Jews who were preparing to meet God on the Temple Mount.
A Dream Rekindled
When the Jewish people returned to Jerusalem during the Persian Period, they laid the foundation for Herod’s expansion of the Siloam Pool.
Jerusalem Rebuilt
The Jews of the Persian Period returned from the Babylonian exile and began to rebuild the city of Jerusalem, including the wall of the Siloam Pool.
A Pool Built for a Nation
The Siloam Pool’s dimensions demonstrate that it was not built for an individual, but rather for a nation.
The Temple Mount’s Ritual Bath
The Siloam Pool was the mikveh used by the ancient Israelites of the Second Temple period on their way to the Temple Mount.
The Life Source of Jerusalem
The Siloam Pool was the life source of Jerusalem and the place which would have brought residents from all over the land during the holidays.