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The archeological mysteries buried in the City of David have captivated researchers for the last 150 years. The map below will familiarize you with the extensive excavations that have taken place as well as those currently underway. Enter here to discover the archeological finds that have been uncovered as we begin to unlock the mysteries of this ancient city.
Excavation Time Line
Below is a list of excavations in the City of David- Ancient Jerusalem. Details of the different excavations sites may be viewed when moving the mouse over a decade in the timeline.
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1860-1870
Warren’s Shaft
1860-1870
1870-1880
Warren’s Shaft
1860-1870
1880-1890
1890-1900
1900-1910
1910-1920
1920-1930
1930-1940
1940-1950
1950-1960
1960-1970
1970-1980
1980-1990
1990-2000
The Spring House
1995-2012
2000-2010
The Spring House
1995-2012
The Shiloah Pool and the Second Temple Road
2004-2012
King David’s Palace?
2005-2005
Givati Parking Lot
2007-2012
The Central Water Drainage Channel
2007-2012
2010-2020
The Spring House
1995-2012
The Shiloah Pool and the Second Temple Road
2004-2012
Givati Parking Lot
2007-2012
The Central Water Drainage Channel
2007-2012
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Excavations From 2010-2020
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In 1995, Ronny Reich and Eli Shukron began to excavate near the Gihon Spring and forever changed our understanding of Ancient Jerusalem.
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In 2004, Reich and Shukron began an excavation in the southern part of the City of David, at the site of the Second Temple period Shiloah Pool.
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In 2007, Doron Ben-Ami and Yana Tchekhanovets began a comprehensive excavation in the Givati Parking Lot, located west of the entrance to the City of David.
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Since 2007, Reich and Shukron have been excavating the main water drainage tunnel of the city of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period, inside the Tyropoeon Valley.
Excavations Map
Excavations: 
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Past
Present Past 
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The Spring House
In 1995, Ronny Reich and Eli Shukron began to excavate near the Gihon Spring...
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The Shiloah Pool and the Second Temple Road
In 2004, Reich and Shukron began an excavation in the southern part of the City...
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Givati Parking Lot
In 2007, Doron Ben-Ami and Yana Tchekhanovets began a comprehensive excavation...
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The Central Water Drainage Channel
Since 2007, Reich and Shukron have been excavating the main water drainage...
Discovery Time Line
Below is a list of finds discovered in the City of David/Ancient Jerusalem from 1860 till today. Move the mouse over each decade to learn about discoveries made during that time.
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1860-1870
1870-1880
1880-1890
Shiloah Inscription
1880-1880
1890-1900
The “Yahu which is on the house” Inscription
1890-1900
1900-1910
The “Yahu which is on the house” Inscription
1890-1900
1910-1920
Theodotus Inscription
1913-1914
1920-1930
The Execration Texts
1926-1926
1930-1940
1940-1950
1950-1960
The Execration Texts
1957-1957
1960-1970
Proto-Ionic Capital
1960-1969
Stone Weights
1960-1969
1970-1980
Arrowheads
1978-1982
Pottery Shards from the Chalcolithic Period
1978-1982
House of Ahiel
1978-1982
House of Ahiel- Storage Jars and the Toilet
1978-1982
1980-1990
Arrowheads
1978-1982
Pottery Shards from the Chalcolithic Period
1978-1982
House of Ahiel
1978-1982
House of Ahiel- Storage Jars and the Toilet
1978-1982
Burnt Expensive Furniture
1980-1990
Bullae
1980-1990
1990-2000
Burnt Expensive Furniture
1980-1990
Bullae
1980-1990
Metal Pails, Pickaxe & Pipe
1990-1999
2000-2010
Buried Coin TreasureBack
2008-2008
Half Shekel Coin
2009-2009
Roman Boxer
2008-2008
Gold Earring
2008-2008
2010-2020
Bulla bearing the name Bethlehem
2012-2012
The Golden Bell
2010-2012
2,000 Year Old Sword
2011-2011
Rare Menorah Etching
2011-2011
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Discoveries From 2010-2020
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A rare golden bell with a loop attached was found in an archaeological excavation taking place in the City of David, part of the Jerusalem Walls National Park.
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A stone object with a rare etching of a (Jewish) menorah (candelabrum) was found in the earth beneath the Herodian Road, adjacent to the water channel.
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In work carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the water channel, a 2,000 year old iron sword was found, with its leather sheath partially intact.
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The First Archaeological Evidence of the Existence of the City of Bethlehem already in the First Temple Period.
Discoveries Map
Discoveries: Present Past
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The Golden Bell
A rare golden bell with a loop attached was found in an archaeological...
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Rare Menorah Etching
A stone object with a rare etching of a (Jewish) menorah (candelabrum) was...
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2,000 Year Old Sword
In work carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the water channel, a...
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Bulla bearing the name Bethlehem
The First Archaeological Evidence of the Existence of the City of Bethlehem...
Archeologists Time Line
Below is a list of archaeologists who participated in excavations at the City of David - Ancient Jerusalem from 1860 till today. Move your mouse over each decade to learn about that time period's excavations and archeological finds.
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1860-1870
Charles Warren
1860-1869
1870-1880
1880-1890
Hermann Guthe
1881-1881
Conrad Schick
1880-1889
1890-1900
Bliss and Dickie
1894-1897
1900-1910
Parker and Vincent
1909-1911
1910-1920
Parker and Vincent
1909-1911
Raymond Weill
1913-1914
1920-1930
Raymond Weill
1923-1924
Macalister & Duncan
1923-1925
Crowfoot & Fitzgerald
1927-1927
1930-1940
1940-1950
1950-1960
1960-1970
Kathleen Kenyon
1961-1967
Ussishkin
1968-1968
1970-1980
Yigal Shilo
1978-1985
1980-1990
Yigal Shilo
1978-1985
1990-2000
Ronny Reich
1995-2012
Eli Shukron
1997-2012
2000-2010
Ronny Reich
1995-2012
Eli Shukron
1997-2012
Eilat Mazar
2007-2011
Doron Ben-Ami
2007-2012
2010-2020
Ronny Reich
1995-2012
Eli Shukron
1997-2012
Eilat Mazar
2007-2011
Doron Ben-Ami
2007-2012
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Archaeologists From 2010-2020
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Professor Ronny Reich from Haifa University has excavated in Jerusalem for many years, beginning as an archaeologist for the Israel Antiquities Authority and since 2005...
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Eli Shukron from the Israel Antiquities Authority has excavated in the City of David for over fifteen years and is considered one of the leading experts on archaeology in Jerusalem
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Dr. Doron Ben-Ami of the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem specialized in the Iron Age (Israelite period) and previously dug in Hazor in excavations...
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Dr. Eilat Mazar from the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, whose specialization is in the Iron Age (Israelite period), has researched Jerusalem...
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Archaeologists: Present Past
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Ronny Reich
Professor Ronny Reich from Haifa University has excavated in Jerusalem for many...
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Ronny Reich
Professor Ronny Reich from Haifa University has excavated in Jerusalem for many...
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Ronny Reich
Professor Ronny Reich from Haifa University has excavated in Jerusalem for many...
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Eli Shukron
Eli Shukron from the Israel Antiquities Authority has excavated in the City of...
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Eli Shukron
Eli Shukron from the Israel Antiquities Authority has excavated in the City of...
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Eli Shukron
Eli Shukron from the Israel Antiquities Authority has excavated in the City of...
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Doron Ben-Ami
Dr. Doron Ben-Ami of the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University in...
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Eilat Mazar
Dr. Eilat Mazar from the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University in...
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