Jerusalem's history in the City of David
Photo courtesy of City of David
Indiana Jones for a day
Archeology week opens in Jerusalem offering exhibits, seminars and tours for the entire family. The focus: the city's archeological findings. You too can be an archeologist for a day
Jerusalem's archeology week opened Sunday. Events include tours and seminars in the City of David dig, exhibits of findings and creative activities. The public can visit sites and museums free of charge.
The happening is taking place until August 29 in the framework of the 40th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification celebrations and is a joint project of themunicipality, the Ministry of Tourism and Israel Antiquities Authority.
A tour
Ron Peled
We take you on a tour through the Herodian Quarter, a lavish archeological complex in the Jewish Quarter where the rich Jews resided during the Second Temple period
Visitors can visit the following sites and activities:
- The City of David: Tours, seminars and plays depicting reality of the ancient period.
- Jerusalem's Archeological Garden (Davidson Center): An encounter with remnants of the city's glorious past during the Second Temple period
- The Herodian Quarter - Wohl Archaeology Museum: Tours guided by actors
- The Burnt House: Archeological finding and an audiovisual presentation
- Archeologist for a day: An excavation at the Temple Mount's vicinity
- Rockefeller Museum: Free admission and tours for the entire family
A special outdoor show is scheduled for Tuesday, August 28 in the City of David. The "Singing 40 on Jerusalem's Walls," includes a sing-along and performances by Mika Karni, Idan Yaniv and more.
