A Journey Underneath Jerusalem from the City of David Down to the Gihon Spring

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Archaeology | 5 December 2024

Discovery of a seal, the first of its kind, from the time of the Second Temple

A seal, the first of its kind in the world, has been discovered in the foundations of the Western Wall, north of the City of David. The impressive seal, which was worn as a ring, bears a bird, there is a branch next to it, that probably depicts the fragrant persimmon plant from which the incense was produced for the temple.

Events | 21 March 2024

Experiential Learning: the best lectures on the subject of Jerusalem

The 16th Jerusalem Learning Experience Conference brings together a variety of fascinating conversations about ancient Jerusalem and Jerusalem in general. Here is a small taste of the list of expected topics.

Archaeology | 2 January 2025

An 11-year-old Girl Found a Rare Silver 2000-Year-Old Coin

The rare coin was discovered by a girl who came with her family to the "archeological experience" operated by the City of David together with the National Parks Authority in the Emek Tzurim Sifting Project in Jerusalem. Scholars believe that the coin unearthed was extracted from the many silver reserves kept in the Second Temple and was probably minted by one of the Temple Priests, who joined forces with the Great Revolt of the Jews against the Romans, shortly before the destruction of the Second Temple.

Archaeology | 5 September 2023

Prof. Yigal Shiloh

The first to conduct a large-scale archaeological excavation in the City of David under Israeli rule.