Special for Memorial Day: The story of the death of Benjamin Meuhas, the first child born in the City of David
Benjamin Meuhas was the son of Rahamim and Fortuna Meuhas, who, in 1873, were among the first to leave and settle outside the walls in the Shiloah village - the City of David. That same year, they had a son named Benjamin, the first child born in the City of David.
The most ancient rooftiles found in the Land of Israel were discovered in the City of David
Archaeological excavations carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel-Aviv University at the City of David National Park, located around the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, have uncovered the oldest ceramic roofing tiles in the Land of Israel
Discoveries and chapters of history from the distant and recent past, dazzling blooms, and authentic hospitality.
Past, present, and future merge in the world's largest Biblical Park.