Finally: Shiloah Pool to be Excavated!

Northern perimeter of the Pool of Siloam. Photo: Koby Harati, City of David Archives.

The Ancient Pool of Siloam, located in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem to be Fully Excavated and Opened to the Public.

Due to its enormous significance, the Pool of Siloam, one of Jerusalem’s most important sites, has been a focal point for archeologists and scholars from around the world for over 150 years with the aim of discovering and uncovering the Pool. For the first time in modern history, the Pool of Siloam will be fully excavated and opened to the public.

Rendition of the Pool of Siloam, Second Temple period. Credit: Shalom Kveller, City of David Archives.

The Israel Antiquities Authority, the Israel National Parks Authority, and the City of David Foundation are pleased to announce the commencement of the excavation of the historic Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem.

I will be delving into the spiritual significance of this exciting development in the next few days.

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