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

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Archaeology | 23 March 2026

A Unique Structure Discovered in the City of David

The structure, uncovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority on the eastern slope of the City of David, within the Jerusalem Walls National Park, features eight rock-hewn rooms containing an altar, a standing stone (masseba), an oil press, and a winepress. In a new article published in the scientific journal ‘Atiqot, excavation director Eli Shukron suggests that the structure was used by the residents of Judah for cultic/religious practice.

Archaeology | 6 September 2023

Dr. Doron Ben Ami

He specialized in the Iron Age, and came to manage the excavations of the Givati Parking Lot in 2007.

Archaeology | 28 January 2024

5 things to know about the Gihon Spring

Over generations, mystical significance has been attributed to the spring and its waters have been considered to have healing powers

General | 23 March 2026

We Can Do It! | The women excavating ancient Jerusalem

In honor of International Women's Day, we went down to the City of David excavations, and among the antiquities, women’s strength was revealed before our eyes. We met four special women, who taught us what woman power is.