Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Jerusalem Archaeological Park
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The area south of the Western Wall and
Haram esh-Sharif is one of the most
important archaeological sites in all
Jerusalem. Excavations, ongoing here
since 1968, have uncovered remains
dating back to the First and Second
Temple periods
(see pp41-2)
, and
through Byzantine times to the Omayyad era. In this
one small, L-shaped site, the entire sweep of the history
of the ancient city is revealed. The new Davidson
Center provides a multi-media introduction to the
site and contextualizes the archaeologists' findings.
Exhibit at the
Davidson Center
The Western Wall Plaza
(see p85)
The Western Wall
is a part of
the retaining wall of the Temple
Robinson's Arch
A row of stones projecting from the w
the remains of an arch that once sup
a flight of stairs, as shown in this mo
the Tower of David Museum (see pp1
Ritual Bath (Mi
The baths are w
worshippers pur
themselves befor
approaching the
The divider, run
down the centre
stairs, ensured t
separation of th
and the unclean
Dung Gate
.
Davidson Center
This new subterranean
exhibition centre contains
artifacts from the site and
screens two informative
films, plus a computer-
animated recreation
of the Second Temple.
Herodian Street
At the base of the Temple Mount is a
flagged street dating from the time of
the Second Temple. It would have been
lined with shops - four small doorways
have been reconstructed.
