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<h3>HOW THE ACTIVITY GOES?</h3>You’ll listen to the story of the soil you’ll be sifting. It was removed from the Temple Mount site in the dead of night, and now you’d look for archaeology in it. The Temple Mount was such an important place with a rich history. Remnants of it can be found in every fistful of dirt – jewelry, seal prints, ancient weapons, decorated flooring tiles from the Temple, and countless other unique items that will fill up the pages of history.And you and your family can contribute to that.Over 200,000 people have already taken part in the sifting work, with thousands of diverse remains uncovered – the names of each person who found them were marked as well, being mentioned in the media in Israel and around the world.<h3>SO WHAT’S THE STORY IN A NUTSHELL?</h3>It all started in 1999 when illegal construction work on the Temple Mount was initiated by the Muslim Waqf. To protect the historical value of the soil, huge amounts of earth containing archaeological remains of the temple were excavated and evacuated to Kedron Creek. Since the Temple Mount is inaccessible for archaeological excavation, sifting the dirt removed from it provides a rare opportunity to uncover the archaeological treasures that remain hidden in the mountain’s soil.Is the idea of discovering items of Jewish history excite you? Take the role of an archaeologist for a day and help save and uncover ancient relics from the most important site in the heritage of the People of Israel!

Join The Temple Mount Sifting Project & Reveal Jerusalem’s Buried Secrets

צילום: פרויקט סינון העפר מהר הבית

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If you’re looking for a unique activity for the whole family and all ages, the special sifting activity at Temple Mount is an excellent idea!  A unique and fascinating experience, that allows you to hold the story of the Temple Mount in your very hands.

All family members will try themselves in real archaeological work, becoming real-life archaeologists seeking historical relics in the soil.

Meet Ancient Jerusalem, the City of David National Park, with a variety of attractions and tours that you won't find anywhere else.&nbsp;<h3>Tours and attractions for the whole family</h3>The City of David is located southeast of the Old City, on the Hill of the Ophel near the Western Wall. The ancient city's importance in Bible study makes the City of David the most important archaeological site in the Land of Israel. At this site, archaeological excavations were conducted by countless expeditions. Excavations continue to be carried out in the area and new and fascinating findings are constantly being revealed.Hallelujah: A Spectacular nighttime show in the City of David<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://itraveljerusalem.com/event/city-of-david-night-show/">Hallelujah Fire and Water</a> – This is a spectacular night-time show presented on top of the antiquities of the City of David with first-of-its-kind pyrotechnics in the land of Fire and water. The show combines a fascinating script of the story of Zion's return, revolutionary animation, and an exciting soundtrack. This is an unforgettable multi-sensory experience delivered to the audience by advanced technological means – only in Hallelujah can you go back in time and become part of the exciting story of ancient Jerusalem.Bar Mitzvah and Family Celebrations in the City of DavidHow about a family celebration in a unique atmosphere? The City of David invites you to have an extraordinary experience with unique hosting complexes that combine luxurious boutique design and an atmosphere that can only be found in Jerusalem – in its clear mountain air, stunning landscapes, history, and unforgettable holy atmosphere. The complexes are perfect for weddings, Bar Mitzvah, and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies (including a procession from the Western Wall to the City of David), birthdays, social events, and other joys. Celebrate your special occasion in the place where Jerusalem was born.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://itraveljerusalem.com/attraction/city-of-david-private-events/">Find out the perfect venue for your event.</a>Photos courtesy of the City of David Archive

The City of David

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Enjoy unique times in the city of kings and prophets, where about half of the Bible books were written and most of the stories took place in biblical Jerusalem, a VR experience, and a spectacular night show projected on top of the ancient walls of the City of David.

The birthplace of Jerusalem

&nbsp;You can visit the museum, experience changing exhibitions, and watch spectacular shows throughout the year. In addition, the museum hosts cultural events, tours, and unique art exhibitions.The activities at the Tower of David are suitable for Israelis and tourists of any age, regardless of religion, race, gender, or nationality. They give visitors an unusual experience through which they can get to know, learn, and understand the city's long and fascinating tale. The Tower of David Museum and its impressive archaeological findings unfold the story of the city over three thousand years of history.&nbsp;The mysterious and impressive Kishle building, located next to the citadel, provides visitors with a glimpse of selected chapters in the city's history, such as the stories of Hezekiah's wall, Herod's palace, the Ottoman walls, and the British detention center. The ancient and beautifully restored citadel stands at the main entrance to the old city, Jaffa Gate, which carries a deep symbolic meaning between ancient and modern Jerusalem.<h2>New in the museum</h2>The Tower of David Museum is now reopened after an extensive upgrade that included the preservation of the ancient citadel, the renovation of the minaret - the iconic symbol of Jerusalem, the construction of a new entrance pavilion and a museum store, the renewal of infrastructure, improved accessibility in the citadel, and the most prominent highlight: a new permanent display of 10 galleries, integrating Innovative technology, interactive exhibits, archaeological finds, and ancient objects. The ticket to the museum includes a visit to the new permanent display, guided tours around the museum, entrance to the mo at and Kishla, a climb to the Phasael tower - 360° view of Jerusalem, and a stroll through the citadel courtyard.An audio guide and disposable headphones are provided to the visitors.Jerusalem from a bird's eye view: Join a new tour that will take you on an adventure within historical models that present Jerusalem's timeline. The new tour will allow an open-air tour through the spacious citadel courtyard and invite visitors to get to know Jerusalem and discover how it has changed throughout history. The tour includes unique historical models of Jerusalem that describe the changes in the capital over thousands of years. Among the models, you can find a large, rare, detailed model of Jerusalem in the 19th century inside a 1500-year-old cistern. Along the tour, you will stop at points of interest and remains from different periods discovered in archaeological excavations in the citadel.&nbsp;Admission includes an audio guide and disposable headphones.&nbsp;The mystery of Herod's Palace and the Kishle: A new tour that invites visitors to a fascinating journey into Jerusalem's past. Come and observe the significant events and stories that shaped history: A journey beginning in the citadel complex and continuing to the trench complex and the Kishle. In 1999, the Antiquities Authority carried out an extensive archaeological excavation in the Kishle and revealed the city's secrets from the days of the First Temple to the present day. Now the site is open for independent visits for the first time. The tour passes through the remains of King Herod's palace, a Jewish factory from the Middle Ages, and the detention center in Kishle. It includes rare findings, fascinating stories, and testimonies. Admission includes an audio guide and disposable headphones.<h2>The night shows at the Tower of David&nbsp;</h2>The night shows at the Tower of David are a multi-sensory, breathtaking experience of sights and sounds. The citadel's walls and the archaeological remains in its courtyard are used as a setting for an impressive performance, unfolding Jerusalem's historical story using cutting-edge technologies and original music. The show "King David" reviews King David's history, intertwined with Jerusalem's history, and tells the story using innovative technology.&nbsp;The show is an immersive and spectacular journey within the great historical drama of King David - builder and founder of Jerusalem. The show "The Night Vision" is a powerful and experiential audiovisual show like no other that tells the story of Jerusalem with pictures and images projected on the ancient walls, the archaeological ruins, and the hidden paths of the citadel. The Night Spectacular and the King David Show are for speakers of all languages. The shows are shown twice a week at the moment.&nbsp;An entrance ticket to the museum does not include entry to the night shows. Tickets for the night show - King David and The Night Vision can be purchased separately. The entrance to the museum is from David Garden – the Western entrance to the Tower of David, adjacent to Jaffa Gate, at the end of Mamilla Boulevard. For more information about accessibility, don't hesitate to get in touch with 072-3290715

The Tower of David Museum

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The Tower of David Museum is one of Jerusalem's distinct symbols representing thousands of years of history.

Experience exhibitions and spectacular night shows

Look at pictures of the old city versus the new: fascinating views from the past, Jerusalem neighborhoods, and major sites in the capital. Incredible sights are reflected from the walls and compose Jerusalem's unique mosaic together.<h2>The tour tracks in the Walls Promenade</h2>A walk on Jerusalem's walls from above allows a spectacular panoramic view of the city and its sites. The tour route runs along most of the wall (except the Temple Mount area). It is divided into two: the southern promenade - passes over the Armenian and the Jewish quarters from Jaffa Gate to Zion Gate (with the option of reaching near the Dung Gate and the Western Wall's prayer plaza).&nbsp;The northern promenade passes over the Christian and Muslim quarters from Jaffa Gate through the New Gate, Damascus Gate, to the Flower Gate. Please note, the entrance to both promenades, the southern and the northern, is from Jaffa Gate.&nbsp;In addition, you can also enjoy a challenging and combined route.

Ramparts Walks

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Come and get to know Jerusalem from the heights of the Walls Promenade in the Old City.

Enjoy the amazing views of the city 

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The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is the most sacred site for millions of Christian believers

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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

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The Mount of Olives is a high ridge that flanks ancient Jerusalem from the east and separates it from the Judean Desert. The ridge crowns Jerusalem from the east, starting from the slopes of Kidron river in the south and ending at Mount Scopus in the north. 

Mount of Olives, Jerusalem

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The Church of All Nations is located near the Garden of Gethsemane in the western part of Mount Olives, where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus prayed his last prayer. 

Church of All Nations & Gathsemane

A main center of Christianity, the Christian Quarter in the Old City is filled with a variety of churches, some many centuries-old, including the renowned Church of the Holy Sepulcher. A trip to Jerusalem by both pilgrims and regular tourists is made more complete with a wander around this Christian Quarter in the Old City, an unmatched density of history and wonder, whose stories and traditions affect billions of people's daily lives worldwide.

Christian Quarter - Old City

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Via Dolorosa in the old city is the path of Jesus from the place of his trial to his crucifixion place. It is called in the Christian tradition 'the way of agony'. 

The Via Dolorosa

A beautiful church located at the birthplace of John the Baptist

Church of John the Baptist, Ein Karem 

The Dormition Abbey is one of the most impressive churches in Jerusalem due to its size, beauty, and location overlooking the Old City. According to Christian tradition, the church was built on the site where Mary, the mother of Jesus, fell into her death coma, hence its name, "The Dormition" - which means slumber. 

The Dormition Abbey

The Dome of the Ascension is west of the Dome of the Rock. It is a church with a cruciform structure from the 12th century used as a Christian baptismal chapel that preserves the memory of Jesus' ascension to heaven 40 days after his resurrection. With the city's conquest by the Muslims, the dome was dedicated to commemorating the ascension of the Prophet Muhammad to heaven. Today the building serves as an office of the Waqf.

Dome of the Ascension

The Last Supper Room is located above King David's Tomb on Mount Zion and is considered one of the holiest places for Christianity since, according to Christian tradition, the Last Supper of Jesus was held here. 

The Cenacle, Room of the Last Supper

During his lifetime, Absalom built a monument to himself in the King's Valley, for he said, "I have no son to carry on my name".He named the monument after himself, and it is known as Absalom's Monument to this day. Thus the Bible in Samuel 2 (18: 18) describes one of the episodes in the tempestuous life of King David’s rebellious son, Absalom. Traditionally, the King’s Valley is thought to be the Kidron Valley, which runs alongside the City of David, between the Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives.
The structure that has long been identified with Absalom’s monument is an ancient rock-cut tomb with a conical roof, which is indeed located in the Kidron Valley. Modern scholarship, however, has dated the structure to the first century CE, proposing that it is in fact the nefesh, or monument, of a neighboring burial cave. Apparently, during the Second-Temple period it was de rigueur for wealthy Jerusalemites to build massive monuments alongside their tombs.
Still, even if it turns out that it isn’t the original Absalom’s Pillar, the structure – like the nearby Zechariah’s Tomb – stands as an important Jerusalem landmark and a prime example of Greek-inspired architecture in the Holy Land.
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Absalom’s Pillar (Yad Avshalom)

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Agnon’s home in the Talpiot neighborhood has become an established Jerusalem institution where people come to see Agnon’s humble living quarters, his extensive library, and, of course, his Nobel Prize.

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Shai Agnon House

Al-Aqsa Mosque, located south of the Temple Mount near Shlomo's Ark, is a large and impressive place of prayer and one of the most important and sacred mosques in the Muslim world. The Al-Aqsa Mosque has the structure of a Byzantine basilica, and its dome is visible from a distance. Non-Muslims are prohibited from entering the mosque, but you can visit the complex during opening hours without entering the buildings.

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Al-Aqsa Mosque

A Russian church named after a Russian commander who was martyred. A patron of Czar Alexander III. Within the site are impressive archeological remains from the Roman and Byzantine periods.

Alexander Nevsky Church

A photo exhibit of the defenders of the Jewish Quarter

Alone on the Walls - 1948 Old City Siege

This unique center offers numerous adventures and experiences that will give you a glimpse into the historical events that led to the unification of Jerusalem in the Six-Day War.

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Ammunition Hill (Givat HaTahmoshet)

The Karlin-Stolin Hassidic dynasty originated in the 18th-century with the Great Rabbi Aharon of Karlin in present-day Belarus. The Karlin-Stolin hassidim (followers) settled in Jerusalem around 1870 and established a synagogue in the Old City, which they named ‘Beis Aharon’ after a book authored by the second Rabbi Aharon of Karlin. After the synagogue was destroyed during Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, the Karlin-Stolin hassidim relocated to the Beit Yisrael neighborhood in west Jerusalem and established a new synagogue.

Beis Aharon Synagogue

The Benedictine Monastery in Abu Ghosh has been in the village for about 1,000 years, since the time of the Crusades, and includes the Church of the Resurrection. According to Christian belief, Abu Ghosh stands in Emmaus, the place where Jesus revealed himself to his disciples after he was resurrected, and the Church of the Resurrection is devoted to celebrating that revelation. The beautiful monastery was active until the end of the 15th-century, and for some 300 years it stood empty, until the Benedictine presence was renewed and the compound was rebuilt and renovated. It is surrounded by lush greenery, and the walls abound with frescoes, some of which date back to the 12th century.
A fountain flows out from a crypt at the base of the monastery. The monastery echoes with music all year round, but twice a year, the public can come and enjoy the choral music festivals that are held there and at the Notre-Dame de l'Arche d'Alliance church at the other side of town. Besides singing, the monks of the monastery engage in a variety of activities, including preparing lemon liqueur and throwing pots at the local studio. All of the products are sold in a store adjacent to the monastery.

Benedictine Abbey of Abu Ghosh

Between December 1916 and December 1917, the British Empire launched a campaign to take over the city of Jerusalem from the Ottoman Empire, and in the process lost many soldiers. The British Military Cemetery on Mount Scopus, also known as the Jerusalem War Cemetery, houses the graves of more than 2,500 fallen Commonwealth soldiers from these years. The cemetery consists of simple headstones that detail the name, age, date of death and the unit of the soldiers, with 100 of them unidentified. 
The grounds also houses the Jerusalem Memorial as a tribute to the Commonwealth servicemen who died during operations in Egypt and elsewhere in the nearby areas during the time.  The Jerusalem Memorial includes a chapel with a mosaic designed by Robert Anning Bell, and unveiled in 1927 by Lord Allenby, one of Britain’s greatest war heroes, who had been instrumental in the conquest of Palestine and Syria during World War I.
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Jerusalem British War Cemetery and Memorial

Let’s take a tour of the burnt house and get to know one of the most important sites in the Old City. The Burnt House is a home from the Second Temple period that was excavated during the restoration of the Jewish Quarter after the unification of Jerusalem. 

The Burnt House (Katros House)

The Church of the Nativity is one of the holiest sites in Christian tradition, which holds that the church was built on top of the cave where Jesus of Nazareth was born. The church was first built under the auspices of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great in 135 AD and has been refurbished and added to numerous times since. Inside the church, you can visit the Milk Grotto, which is said to be the actual cave where Mary gave birth to Jesus.
The church is a popular tourist destination year-round and the site of a particularly festive celebration on Christmas, when masses of people from all over the world gather inside and outside the church for services that are shown on a large screen in Manger Square.
The site is also holy to Muslims, who consider Jesus one of the prophets of Allah, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Church of the Nativity

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The Church of Mary Magdalene is a Russian church on the western slopes of the Mount of Olives. The church was nicknamed the Onion Church thanks to its domes shape on its minarets that look like golden onions.

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Church of Mary Magdalene

The Church of St John the Baptist is a small church in the south of the Christian quarter in the old city, at the corner of Christians Street and David Street. 

Church of St. John the Baptist

Located just outside Jerusalem's Old City, on the eastern slope of Mount Zion, the Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu is situated on the spot where, according to tradition, Jesus was jailed after his arrest by the Romans. The church's name is a reference to the crowing of the cock during Peter's triple denial of Jesus.
The Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu was built in 1931 on the remains of a succession of other churches, the oldest of which was a Byzantine shrine to Peter's repentance constructed in 457 CE. As such, it is a composite of various epochs and styles, combining ancient works of art with modern design. Among the more impressive fixtures are a huge mosaic depicting New Testament figures, and, in the courtyard, a statue that describes Jesus' denial by Peter.
The church also extends below ground, incorporating stone from ancient grottoes in the lower chapel. Descending further below ground level, one arrives at a series of Second Temple-era chambers, where Jesus was perhaps imprisoned. A staircase leading down to the Kidron Valley on the northern side of the church is said to have served as a passage between the upper and the lower cities during the time of the First Temple.

Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu

The Church of St. Anne is located near the <a title="The Lions Gate" href="/city/jerusalem/lions-gate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lion's Gate</a> in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City. Built between 1131 and 1168 AD, the church is best known for its typical medieval architecture and near-perfect acoustics that make it a destination for soloists and choirs.

Church of St. Anne

This is the center of the Coptic Church in Jerusalem. The community of the Coptic Christians is an ancient Christian community originating in Egypt. The origin of the name “Coptic” is the word “Egyptus”, the Greek word for Egypt. According to their tradition, the Coptic Church was established by Saint Mark, one of the composers of the New Testament in the middle of the 1st century AD. Ancient Cristian scripts from the 2nd century onward were found in Egypt, and in its deserts emerged the Christian monasticism movement of the 3rd century.

Following the Council of Chalcedon in 451, the Coptic church split from the Byzantine church together with the Syrian and Ethiopian churches (followed by the Armenian church), due to their belief in “monophysitism” – a single and united nature of Jesus, godly and human, that cannot be separated. This is contrary to the “Dyophysitism” perception, which perceives Jesus as having two separate natures, godly and human.

The Coptic compound is named after Saint Anthony, and it houses the abode of the Coptic archbishop. The Coptic patriarch’s abode is located in Alexandria. The heart of the monastery is the church of Saint Anthony, named after the Egypt-born saint who ridded himself of all of his assets to live in isolation in the desert. Anthony, who is considered father of the monasticism movement, fought against the devil, who tried to snatch his hat- a symbol of piety and innocence. His hat was torn during this symbolic struggle between good and evil. In memory of this battle, the Coptic monks’ hats have a longitudinal stitch, from the nape to the forehead, which enables us to easily identify them. The Coptic Christians have their own calendar which starts from 285 AD, the year Emperor Diocletian came to power and started persecuting the Christians.

Below the compound there are a number of connected halls from the Middle Ages as well as a huge well carved in the stone. The ancient well is named after Helena, Emperor Constantine’s mother, who arrived in Jerusalem in the 4th century, and identified the location of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. The Coptic community also owns the Chapel of the Virgin Mary that is adjacent to the Holy Sepulcher, and some other buildings in the Christian Quarter.

It is possible to visit Saint Helena’s Pool (it can be entered through the main entrance. On the right side there is a chapel dedicated to Helena, and further from the main entrance, there is another entrance to the well. It is customary to pay a small sum in exchange for the visit to the site).

Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate

This is one of the most beautiful and impressive gates among the gates of the wall

Damascus Gate

Davidson Center, the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, is located nearby the Western Wall in the Old City. Davidson Center is one of Jerusalem’s top tourist attractions due to its historical and archeological significance and, of course, its beauty

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The Jerusalem Archaeological Park - Davidson Center

Islam’s third holiest site after Mecca and Medina, the Dome of the Rock is built on top of the <a href="https://itraveljerusalem.com/attraction/temple-mount/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Temple Mount</a> in the Old City. At the heart of the sanctuary is the Foundation Stone where, according to Islamic tradition, the prophet Muhammad ascended to Heaven.
The Dome, which was completed in 691-692 A.D., and has since come to define Jerusalem’s skyline, is an excellent example of middle Byzantine art. The man who initiated the construction, Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, hoped that the building, a shrine for pilgrims rather than a mosque for public worship, would “house the Muslims from cold and heat.” The structure was restored many times throughout the centuries, coated once with gold, then with tiles.
The most recent restoration of the site was carried out in 1998 by Jordan’s King Hussein II, who sold one of his houses in London to help fund the 80 kilograms of gold required to coat the dome. The sanctuary’s lavish interior is decorated with mosaic, marble and inscriptions. One of the reasons why the sanctuary has remained intact through the centuries, withstanding earthquakes that destroyed many nearby structures, is its octagonal shape.
Non-Muslim visitors are not allowed to enter the Dome of the Rock, but can get a close look from the Temple Mount courtyard during regular non-Muslim visiting hours.
As with other holy sites in Jerusalem, visitors to the Temple Mount are asked to dress modestly.

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The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has maintained a quiet presence in Jerusalem for more than 1,500 years, with some people claiming that there has been an Ethiopian delegacy in the Holy Land ever since the famed meeting of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon some 3,000 years ago.
For many centuries, the center of the Ethiopian Church in Jerusalem was a small courtyard with several structures behind the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Christian Quarter of the Old City. Today, however, the Church has to a large extent relocated outside the walls to the western city. The move began in the 19th century, when a succession of powerful Ethiopian monarchs decided to establish a strong presence outside Africa. In 1888, Ethiopian Emperor Yohanes bought a large plot of land and began construction of a new church and monastery. The complex eventually lent its name to the road on which it is situated - Ethiopia Street.
The new church is an impressive structure in a secluded courtyard, built in the circular style reminiscent of other Ethiopian churches. The complex is usually a haven of tranquility in the heart of downtown Jerusalem, but during Easter things pick up, and it is recommended to visit and witness the lively services. Remember to take off your shoes at the entrance as this is a requirement of the Ethiopian rite.

Historical Sites in Jerusalem, Christian Holy Sites