A tour of the place where David and his son Solomon founded Jerusalem - a tour of the City of David

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‘City of David’ is one of the most important archaeological sites in Israel. Located just outside the old city of Jerusalem, The City of David bears the oldest remains of Jerusalem, including significant remains from the time of David’s kingdom when his capital was here.
A Short History of the City of David
Ancient Jerusalem was established on a slope above a significant source called the Gihon Spring. The oldest finds at the site attest to human settlement here 5000 years ago. Some 3000 years ago the Book of Samuel records David conquering the site and establishing here his capital of the United monarchy. He named it the “City of David”, although later the Bible referred to it as “Jerusalem”. Solomon, David’s son, built a temple on the hill above the city (The Temple Mount), and a royal tomb complex was also established in the city. The city of David / Jerusalem miraculously lasted an Assyrian attack in 701 BCE, but was conquered and destroyed later by the Babylonians. Despite the traumatic destruction and exile of its people, some 70 years later, groups of Jews managed to return to Jerusalem and resettle it. In Maccabean times the city expanded towards the north, and eventually the area of the City of David was abandoned and left outside the city walls. In the 19th century the area was used for farming, but with the expansion of Jerusalem in the mid-20th century Muslims repopulated part of the area again.
The City of David offers many archaeological tourist attractions. Under the visitors’ center, the possible remains King David’s palace are presented, some are on top of the massive slopes uncovered in Area G. An underground curved tunnel from Canaanite times leads to a 15 meters karstic shaft named after its discoverer - Warren’s shaft.
From the main spring of the site one can walk along two ancient water tunnels - the “dry” Canaanite Tunnel, or the extreme style hike through the “wet” Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Both lead to the ancient Pool of Siloam, said to be a place where Jesus preformed a miracle (John 9).
Nearby a mysterious set of carvings are suggested by some to be traces of King David’s Tomb. In recent years it is also possible to walk from the pool of Siloam to the Southern Wall Archaeological park underground! This exciting experience is possible by clearing a 2000 year old Herodian drainage channel.
It is also recommended to book tickets to the “City of David Nighttime Show“. This multimedia presentation focuses on the Jewish restablishment of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah, some 2600 years ago.
A tour of the City of David is a unique experience. It provides a first-hand experience of appreciating the long and turbulent history of Jerusalem.

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  • @ranniebase1634
    @ranniebase1634 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you brother..god bless us all🙏🙏🙏❤

  • @samechick
    @samechick Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, thank you!

  • @tomklock568
    @tomklock568 Жыл бұрын

    Simply amazing to think that those tunnels are that old! It looked like a beautiful day there. Thank you again.

  • @timothytremblay7763
    @timothytremblay7763 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderfully exhaustive tour Zahi 🙏 thank you lots. ✡️✝️👍

  • @hildanavarro9379
    @hildanavarro9379 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️🌹🌹❤️Thank you again. Like always 🙏Beautiful 👍👏🏻

  • @Eunice377
    @Eunice377 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing walk, Thanks for your excellent explanations...how wonderful sites!

  • @theoldieprojects1814
    @theoldieprojects1814 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Zahi! we were in these tunnels in March 2020, but only got still images. You have VIDEO! Wonderful to show to people. Todah rabah! (Nige & Rae, Australia)

  • @suecrowhurst4393
    @suecrowhurst4393 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant love to see from biblical times thankyou zahi

  • @josephinelucas2723
    @josephinelucas2723 Жыл бұрын

    I heartily appreciate your videos it's really amazing

  • @Thesyndicate11111
    @Thesyndicate11111 Жыл бұрын

    This video is in your top 5, a must see! Thank you again sir.

  • @neilschmid4991
    @neilschmid4991 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video, thank you Zahi! For me this would be the best tours is being able to see the underground ancient parts of the biblical cities knowing that they go all the way back to the time of greatness for Jews and Christians, the times of david and Jesus. Thank you thank you thank you.

  • @ravishankar-pi8mg
    @ravishankar-pi8mg Жыл бұрын

    Terrific video Zahi brother .Thank you very much. God bless you .From Tamil Nadu ,India.

  • @karenuntz6514
    @karenuntz6514 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Zahi! I'm learning so much from you! The Lord bless you!!! 💜🙏

  • @user-gv8lv5jd7m
    @user-gv8lv5jd7m9 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @suecrowhurst4393
    @suecrowhurst4393 Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for this, you have walked along way through the tunnel, to show us interesting

  • @malgorzatananowska2113
    @malgorzatananowska2113 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting! Greetings 🤗 and thank You Zahi

  • @davidl8094
    @davidl8094 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, I'd love to visit someday. The City of David is very fascinating. Thanks for sharing...

  • @allicecillia3153
    @allicecillia3153 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you for showing all this wonderful places more strength to do more love 😁 😁 😁 😁 😁

  • @DownBerkshireBorders
    @DownBerkshireBorders Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 I have wonderful memories of Jerusalem and Siloam!!

  • @donnastorey3830
    @donnastorey3830 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful wish I could be there

  • @rubia484
    @rubia484 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Zahi ,,,,,,, I learn lots of lots of things from your video, thank you explaining to ( we doing free tour 🙏🏻

  • @SahasraraIm
    @SahasraraIm Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, Zahi! Very soothing! I love the hills and the passages ... everything looks so peaceful!

  • @shlomobenbubu6978
    @shlomobenbubu6978 Жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @wanda0924
    @wanda0924 Жыл бұрын

    Such a great video ✝️

  • @ericasonnytabartholomeus1421
    @ericasonnytabartholomeus1421 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and thank you mr zahi

  • @benjamingomes5201
    @benjamingomes5201 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This video

  • @SaintCharbelMiracleworker
    @SaintCharbelMiracleworker Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Zahi. Very interesting.

  • @hebo1967
    @hebo1967 Жыл бұрын

    Zahi,nice to hear that our wife and daughter speak Dutch, the Afrikaanse language is actually Dutch. I knew there was a connection between the Netherlands and Israël. Tot ziens

  • @mariefranceteolis9279
    @mariefranceteolis9279 Жыл бұрын

    Bonjour Israël merci 👍🇮🇱💯

  • @susanitaliano8785
    @susanitaliano87856 ай бұрын

    Shalom Zahi thank you for this beautiful and wonderful video

  • @oasisoasis3495
    @oasisoasis3495 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you very much Zahi

  • @nurulmenik8895
    @nurulmenik8895 Жыл бұрын

    Syallom my brother zahi God bless you all tks

  • @adelinehorst7359
    @adelinehorst7359 Жыл бұрын

    This is incredibly amazing our business is named Hezekiah pool jewelry business and we're doing an international gemshow from Jerusalem here in Tucson Arizona thank you very much for sharing absolutely beautiful

  • @danicacosic909
    @danicacosic909 Жыл бұрын

    I am glead you did this video, could not imagine ever walking through the tunnels of City of David. I was frightened you'd never get out of there. God bless. I can imagine the importance of the spring and getting the water to the Temple. Thans be to God. Thanks Zahi. Take care for heavens sake. 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱How long was all that?❤️❤️❤️

  • @patriciagoldingay
    @patriciagoldingay Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful , thank you Zahi and God bless. Shalom and greetings from Wellington, New Zealand. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

  • @ronaldmiller2740
    @ronaldmiller2740 Жыл бұрын

    SHALOM ZAHI,, GREAT WONDERFUL VIDEO!!!! GREAT HISTORY IN OUR COUNTRY ISRAEL ... GREAT! ON VIDEO,, BUT YOU HAVE TO VISIT IN PERSON TO GET MORE GREATNESS .. THE CANAANITE DRY TUNNEL ,, IS TIGHT BUT DONT THINK ENJOY TALKING TO MY SON MAX AND FRIENDS.. THE HEZEZIAH'S WET TUNNUEL IS VERY COLD BUT FUN WITH FAMILY ,,.. BRING YOUR BOOTS !!! TODAH RABAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @tizianacuscito
    @tizianacuscito Жыл бұрын

    Amen🧡☀️💗☀️🧡☀️🧡☀️🧡

  • @manueldanny2527
    @manueldanny2527 Жыл бұрын

    🕊️💞

  • @rosemary6586
    @rosemary6586 Жыл бұрын

    👍🙂👍🙂👍

  • @davidfolts5893
    @davidfolts5893 Жыл бұрын

    As I recall, when David found a water source, that is where he started building.

  • @zahishaked

    @zahishaked

    Жыл бұрын

    He didn't find it. It was thereat least 800 years before him

  • @davidfolts5893

    @davidfolts5893

    Жыл бұрын

    @@zahishaked Thank you, yes, I was trying to convey the importance of the water supply and protecting it for the establishment of the city.

  • @samevans6521
    @samevans6521 Жыл бұрын

    How can you walk through that tunnel, I am having a panic attack thinking about it. Revin Evans Queensland Australia

  • @zahishaked

    @zahishaked

    Жыл бұрын

    I can understand you. It's wasn't easy.

  • @samevans6521

    @samevans6521

    Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy you videos, I laugh at your happy humour. God bless you, you have a good heart. Revin Evans Queensland Australia

  • @rosalynadesouza9861
    @rosalynadesouza9861 Жыл бұрын

    Zahi can u bye me a Jerusalem cross pl

  • @zahishaked

    @zahishaked

    Жыл бұрын

    Here is the link for it : www.buymeacoffee.com/zahishaked/extras

  • @georgettevincent6055
    @georgettevincent6055 Жыл бұрын

    Merci 😊dommage que ce n'est pas traduit en français 🇨🇵🙏🙏🙏❤️