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Tag Archives: Western Wall
Jerusalem Discoveries: New stone courses for Western Wall, theater-type structure
The IAA has announced new discoveries from excavations under Wilson’s Arch, near the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The press release includes interesting details and I encourage you to read it. Some excerpts and photos: “Eight stone courses of the Western Wall that had … Continue reading
Archaeologists find 2,000 year-old chisel used to build Western Wall
Excavations near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount uncovered a 2,000 year-old chisel at the foot of the Western Wall. Archaeologist Eli Shukron believes it was used in the construction of the wall around the early 1st century A.D. The chisel was found … Continue reading
Video: The Ramparts Walk atop the Walls of Jerusalem’s Old City
Most visitors to Jerusalem never take the opportunity to walk atop the walls of the Old City. For the equivalent of four or five dollars you can walk along the ramparts and enjoy unique views not available on the ground. … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Architecture, Interesting places to visit, Israel, Jerusalem, Short videos
Tagged al-Aqsa, Armenian Quarter, City of David, city walls, Dome of the Rock, Dung Gate, Hill of Offense, Hinnom Valley, Israel, Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, Old City, Ramparts, Ramparts walk, Silwan, Temple Mount, Western Wall
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Jerusalem’s Western Wall to sport two levels
In Arutz Sheva (Israel National News): Israel is planning a major archaeological dig under the Western Wall plaza… The excavations will create an archaeological park directly underneath the area where worshippers currently stand while praying. The current prayer area will remain … Continue reading
Bible, Archaeology, and Travel with Luke Chandler 
How did bells on the High Priest’s garment sound?
In 2011, archaeologists Eli Shukron and Ronny Reich uncovered a golden bell in Jerusalem that may have belonged to a 1st century High Priest. Small golden bells were part of the High Priest’s official attire when ministering in the Holy … Continue reading →