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The newer Siloam Tunnel (Hebrew: נִקְבַּת הַשִּׁלֹחַ, Nikbat HaShiloaḥ), also known as Hezekiah's Tunnel (Hebrew: תעלת חזקיהו, Te'alát Ḥizkiyáhu), is a water tunnel that was carved within the City of David in ancient times, now located in the Arab neighborhood of Silwan in eastern Jerusalem.
Nov 24, 2020 · Hezekiah’s Tunnel, also known as Siloam Tunnel and the Tunnel of Shiloh, in Jerusalem, is part of the wider archaeological site known as the City of David.
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Aug 31, 2023 · Hezekiah’s Tunnel, part of Jerusalem’s water system, is located under the City of David. It connects the Gihon Spring—Jerusalem’s fresh water supply—with the Siloam Pool. According to 2 Chronicles 32:2–4 and 2 Kings 20:20, this tunnel was dug during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah to prepare Jerusalem for the imminent attack of ...
In order to save Jerusalem and its inhabitants, King Hezekiah orchestrated a tunnel that took the water from the Gihon Spring underground to the Pool of Siloam. This kept the water inside the city so the Assyrian army couldn't cut off their water supply and conquer them.
Jul 26, 2016 · The Siloam Tunnel is a relic of Biblical past imbued in the modern landscape of Jerusalem. This still-standing remnant of ancient history is an architectural marvel considered one of the...
2 days ago · Nearly three millennia later, this incredible feat of ancient engineering still endures. Known today as Hezekiah‘s Tunnel or the Siloam Tunnel, the 1,750-foot long subterranean aqueduct continues to carry water and stands as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of Jerusalem‘s ancient defenders.
Continue underground to the Gihon Spring, the major water source of Jerusalem for over 1,000 years. From here you can choose to trek through knee deep water in King Hezekiah's 2,700-year-old water tunnel or walk through a dry tunnel immersing yourself in the wonders of early engineering.
