Jewish Press

Unique Sites of Israel: Gihon Springs (Hezekiah Tunnels)

““And he-Hezekiah-stopped up the source of the waters of the upper Gihon, and he led them straight down on the west to the City of David (2 Chronicles 32:30)” The “Gihon Spring” tunnels, mentioned ...
Jewish Press

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

We are excited to take you on an unforgettable journey from the City of David down the ancient water system to the Gihon Spring. With many exciting stops, Doron and Tamara take us on a tour of the ...
Sun Sentinel

Digging into the origins of Jerusalem

(Israel21c) When King David captured Jerusalem from the Canaanites in approximately 1000 BCE, it was a small city situated on a ridge, known today as Mount Zion. Recently, I stood with a group ...
IBTimes UK

First Temple Era Reservoir and Cisterns Reveal Secrets of Ancient Jerusalem

A public water reservoir dating to the First Temple period has been discovered next to the Western Wall. (Photo: Vladimir Naykhin/IAA) Reuters An underground, rock-hewn water reservoir dating to the ...