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"This place is the foundation of the entire world."
Despite his serious wounds, Nadav continued to fight and neutralize the terrorist.
The valley houses the earliest tombs in the most ancient Jewish cemetery in the world, including Zechariah’s Tomb, the Tomb of the Sons of Hezir and Absalom’s Tomb.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“God, or victory, or martyrdom. Forgive me, mother, you're going to be proud of me,” wrote the 13-year-old terrorist who shot 2 people on Saturday.
A father and son were wounded in the terror attack.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The “Pouring of the Water” was an important feature of the festival of Sukkot during the times of the Temple.
First Temple remains discovered in the Givati parking lot.
The researchers were were surprised to find remnants of the exotic spice vanilla from 2600 years ago.
The girl came with her family to the Emek Tzurim Sifting Project in Jerusalem.
It's fascinating to see how something that's obvious to us today, such as toilets, was a luxury item during the reign of the kings of Judah."
In 2019, archeologists excavating in the "Givati Parking Lot" excavation in the City of David - the place where Jerusalem began - announced the discovery of a large structure, dating back some 2,600 years, to the end of the First Temple period of Jerusalem...
By Israel 21C
80-million-year-old shark teeth discovered in a 2,900-year-old house, nowhere near similar fossils, may have been valued as collectibles.
Want to play an ancient 2,000 year board game?
A number of illegally built structures were demolished.
The first discovery of its kind in Jerusalem and one of the few in the world.
Some people just aren't happy when Jews move back in.
Walk with us and experience for yourself the 2,000 year old path that the ancient Jews used to ascend to the Temple Mount during the festival season. Discover the archeological wonders that were hidden beneath the grand flagstones of the Pilgrimage Road as we journey from its starting point at the Shiloah Pool towards the Temple Mount.
Join a tomb raider adventure as we explore the mysterious ancient caves and magnificent stone carved monuments of the Mount of Olives - Jerusalem's oldest, active Jewish cemetery.
The discovery of the toilet, and the scientific analysis of the find, led to one of the most unusual affirmations of the Bible, corroborating the Biblical account of the devastating effects of the Babylonian siege upon the people of Jerusalem.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Friedman was the first sitting US Ambassador to tour the City of David and since then has visited with numerous senior US officials.
Paul Packer and Ambassador David Friedman dedicated the plaque in the City of David.
An intact oil lamp was discovered in the City of David's Pilgrimage Road.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman were taken on a private tour of the City of David on Wednesday evening by Ze'ev Orenstein.
By Josh Hasten
After a 30-year legal battle, a Jerusalem court has ruled that the Sumarin family must vacate a property located in eastern Jerusalem and return it to its rightful owners. The family has been supported by some 30 left-wing organizations with many funded by the European Union.
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman had the honor of opening the path to the rediscovered City of David's Pilgrimage Road.
By JNi.Media
The earring will be on display for the general public at the City of David's annual archeological conference. “Whoever wore it belonged to Jerusalem's upper class.”
Some of the most important 21st century finds have been on her digs, putting her in the spotlight of Biblical Archaeology. Today on Rejuvenation Eve Harow speaks with Dr. Eilat Mazar about the challenges digging in a city at the heart of so many issues, and of discoveries yet to come.
By JNi.Media
The earliest evidence of the arrival of eggplants in this Israel has come to light in the City of David, the archeological site of ancient Jerusalem: A 1,100-year-old refuse pit found in Israel Antiquities Authority excavations in the Jerusalem Walls National Park reveals dietary habits in the Early Islamic period.
By JNi.Media
The labor of redeeming the neighborhood appear to reach the phase of removing an entire cluster of Arab squatters from al-Bustan, with structures rebuilt and either sold or rented to Jewish newcomers.
By JNi.Media
The wealth of the Judaean kingdom's capital is manifest in the ornamental artifacts.
By JNi.Media
Who was Hyrcanus, whose name is engraved in Hebrew on a 2,100-year-old stone bowl from Jerusalem?
By JNi.Media
In 2014, White House spokesman Josh Earnest described the new, legal occupants of Kfar HaShiloah as individuals "whose agenda, by definition, stokes tensions between Israelis and Palestinians."
It appears to have been more internal Arab fighting.
Republishing our 2012 archaeological exploration under the City of David.
Another Jewish property in Silwan valley, where the British expelled Yemenite Jews 77 years ago, once again is in Jewish hands.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Final steps are underway for building the City of David’s “Kedem” visitor’s center in Jerusalem that will sit on top of the “Givati Parking Lot” excavation just outside of the Old City of Jerusalem’s walls. The visitor’s center will serve as an entryway to the Jerusalem Walls National Park, which includes the City of David […]
The OU criticized White House and State Dept. Spokespeople for suggesting Jews buying houses in Jerusalem is 'provocative.'
More than 500 Jews now live in the City of David and Silwan Valley.
By Arieh King
Jerusalem requires a delicate touch; As everyone knows, Jerusalem is a delicate mix of culture and religion.
“Seeing the Bible come to life is quite remarkable” – Rick Santorum
By Moshe Herman
Yishai presents special audio recorded while on a tour with Ze’ev Orenstein, director of International Public Relations for the City of David Foundation.
A historic Jewish building in Jerusalem’s ancient City of David was firebombed by local Arabs , with supporters recording and posting the videotape on YouTube.
As Jews around the world conduct the rituals of mourning in remembrance of the destruction of two Holy Temples in Jerusalem and the suffering of exile from the center of Jewish life, an ambitious plan and timeframe are afoot to rebuild Jerusalem and turn it once again into the pulsating heart of the Jewish world.
Israel Antiquities Authority and the Ir David Foundation announced that a clay seal was discovered bearing the name of the city of Bethlehem, evidence that the city existed during the period of the First Temple in Jerusalem. The find coincides with the upcoming holiday of Shavuot, during which time Jews from around the world focus on the story of the biblical figure Ruth, set in the city of Bethlehem.
The JewishPress.com staff went under the City of David with Doron Spielman of the City of David Museum - to areas not open to the general public. We were astounded by what we saw and learned. Join us on this 45 minute exploration of the hidden secrets under the City of David, the Old City, and the Kotel itself.
July 3, 2026 
