Jerusalem

First Temple Find

Back in November of 2008, an important discovery was made during an ongoing archaeologicalĀ excavationĀ under the auspices of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation. The excavations are taking place at the northwestern section of Jerusalem's Western...

Hoarded Gold Coins

In December of 2008, an enormous hoard of 264 goldenĀ coins, thought to be 1,300 years old, was found during an ongoing excavation conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the Givati car park inside...

Via Dolorosa

The Via Dolorosa means Path of Sorrow. It traces the route that Jesus walked with his cross from the site of condemnation (Praetorium) to his crucifixion, the death of Jesus and his grave. There...

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

In the Christian religion, this is one of the most revered spots on earth as it is beleived that this is Golgotha, the place of the crucifixion and of the Jesus tomb. Helena, mother...

Basilica of St. Stephen

Located a quarter mile outside the Old City Walls, this monastery sits on a slope beside theĀ Garden Tomb. Centuries ago, it was right on the ancient road to Damascus but before this, the entire...

Garden Tomb

Just one block from the Old City wall and set beside a bustling bus station is the Garden Tomb. Yet despite its central location, this place is serene and tranquil. Discovered in 1884 by General...

Jerusalem

Described as a city of crossroads, Jerusalem is sacred to three major religions: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Concentrated in a span of just a few hundred feet are situated the Holy Sepulcher, the Wailing...

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