““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 ...

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient dam in Jerusalem’s City of David – not far from the body of water where Jesus famously healed a blind man. Officials noted in an Aug. 30 release that the wall ...

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 ...

Deputy Editor Amanda Borschel-Dan is the host of The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, What Matters Now, Friday Focus and The Reel Schmooze podcasts, and heads up The Times of Israel's features. A new ...

(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 ...

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 ...

Gihon Spring was crucial to the survival of its inhabitants, and archaeologists had uncovered the remains of a massive stone tower built to guard this vital water supply. Based on pottery and other ...