The Broad Wall: Fortification from Almost 3,000 years
The Broad Wall of Jerusalem, known in Hebrew as HaChoma HaRechava, is an ancient defensive wall located in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City.
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The “Jesus Boat”: A Boat from the Time of Jesus on the Sea of Galilee
The Jesus Boat was found in the general area of Gennesaret, where Jesus and His disciples landed after Jesus was seen walking on the waters of the Sea of Galilee.
Magdala: A Synagogue From the Time of Jesus
Magdala lies 5 kilometers north of Tiberias in the region of Galilee, Israel. At Magdala, a synagogue from the time of the Second Temple was found with a carved stone used a podium for reading the scrolls of the bible.
Alexander Nevsky Church: The Church with a Roman Arch
The Alexander Nevsky Church was built between 1896 and 1903. It is named after the 13th-century Russian military leader, Alexander Nevsky, who expanded Russia’s borders and won the public’s admiration.
Dung Gate, Jerusalem
The Dung Gate, also known as the Silwan Gate or the Mughrabi Gate, is one of the eight gates in the Old City of Jerusalem.
The Pool of Siloam: A Pool from Both Temples
The Pool of Siloam was built during the reign of King Hezekiah in the 8th century BCE. According to the Gospel of John, it was at the Siloam Pool where Jesus healed a blind man.
The Zion Gate: A Gateway on Mount Zion
The Zion Gate, also known as Bab Harat al-Yahud in Arabic and Sha’ar Zion in Hebrew is one of the eight gates in the Old City of Jerusalem.
King David’s Tomb: A Royal Burial Site
King David’s Tomb is traditionally located on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, in a building complex that also houses the Cenacle, the site of the Last Supper.
Tomb of Absalom: The Tomb of a Rebel Son?
Located on the North shore of the Sea of Galilee, the Church of the Multiplication, holds profound significance as the commemorative site of Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the five thousand, making it a cornerstone of Christian pilgrimage.
Ecce Homo Arch: A Hello from the Roman Period
The Ecce Homo Arch is named after Pontius Pilate’s Latin phrase, “Ecce Homo,” which translates to “Behold the Man”. The arch is now incorporated into the Sisters of Zion’s monastery.