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Meet Jerusalem Walls National Park One of the most important sites in the Jerusalem Walls National Park is the City of David (ancient Jerusalem). Main points of interest
Jerusalem Walls National Park (also known as Jerusalem Walls-City of David National Park) is an Israeli national park located near the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. The national park was designed originally to surround the old city from all sides, to separate between the old city and the new constructions surrounding it while at the same ...
Archaeological excavations carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel-Aviv University at the City of David National Park, located around the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, have uncovered the oldest ceramic roofing tiles in the Land of Israel
City of David National Park. 1,160 reviews. #12 of 419 things to do in Jerusalem. Visitor Centers. Open now. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Rediscover Biblical Jerusalem.The story of the City of David began over 3,000 years ago,Today, the story of the City of David continues.
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- Ma'alot Ir David, Jerusalem
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Sites include gargantuan city walls, a 13-meter-high terraced stone building from the Jebusite period (11th-12th centuries BCE) and remnants of homes razed with the destruction of the First Temple. You'll also see remains of Jerusalem's Second Temple- and Byzantine-era walls and towers, and the ancient Siloam Pool at the outlet of Hezekiah's ...
The Jerusalem Walls-City of David National Park showcases the ancient city walls and the birthplace of King David, with archaeological sites, water systems, and historical landmarks highlighting the history and significance of Jerusalem.
The excavated parts of the archeological site are today part of the Jerusalem Walls National Park. The site is managed by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and operated by the Ir David Foundation. It is located in Wadi Hilweh, an extension of the Palestinian neighborhood of Silwan, East Jerusalem, intertwined with an Israeli settlement.
