Daily Archives: December 28, 2022

Roman Era Tear Collector Bottles

This is Zak, proprietor of Zak’s Antiquities (Christian Quarter, shop #24).  He is a good friend to the BYU students and LDS visitors to Jerusalem.  We visited his shop and I learned about these tear catching bottles and how they … Continue reading

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Shopping in the Old City

From the City of David, we walked back into the Old City of Jerusalem through the Dung Gate.  We spent the rest of our afternoon and evening in the Old City, wandering, taking photos, visiting with vendors and enjoying all … Continue reading

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The City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, The Pools of Siloam

Ariel view of the City of David today: What it looked like then: Making plans for what to see here: Here’s a view to the east from the City of David.  The City of David is south of the Old … Continue reading

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Excavations South of Temple Mount

Today was an incredible day.  Every place here in the Holy Land is fascinating, but today was especially incredible.  We began the day exploring the archaeological site outside the southern walls of Temple Mount.  They call this The Davidson Center.  … Continue reading

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