Category Archives: Excavations

Underground Jerusalem

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Leen Ritmeyer

This report by Matti Friedman of the Associated Press, has been widely published today: JERUSALEM – Underneath the crowded alleys and holy sites of old Jerusalem, hundreds of people are snaking at any given moment through tunnels, vaulted medieval chambers … Continue reading →

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Temple Mount Faithful petitions for State Comptroller’s excavation report

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Leen Ritmeyer

In a previous post, we reported on State Comptroller’s report on the illegal activities by the Waqf on the Temple Mount. According to the website of the Temple Mount Faithful: “The goal of the Temple Mount and Land of Israel Faithful … Continue reading →

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Israel Independence day

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Leen Ritmeyer

Tomorrow is Independence day – Yom Ha’atzmaut in Israel. My suggestion for a great family picnic spot is Ramat haNadiv National Park. After the picnic you could visit the Herodian/Byzantine farm (Mansur el-Aqab) which I reconstructed many years ago. Another … Continue reading →

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Excavating the City of David – Where Jerusalem’s History Began

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Leen Ritmeyer

Recently we returned from a trip to Australia – hence the absence of blogs – and I was excited to receive this long-awaited book in the post. Ronny Reich, Excavating the City of David – Where Jerusalem’s History Began Ronny … Continue reading →

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City of David: The Story of Ancient Jerusalem

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Leen Ritmeyer

For my birthday last month, I received a magnificent tome called: City of David: The Story of Ancient Jerusalem by Ahron Horovitz (edited by Dr. Eyal Meiron), Jerusalem: Megalim-City of David Institute for Jerusalem Studies, 2009, 325 pp. Amazon price $56.07. If … Continue reading →

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The 37 Israel Archaeological Congress (Bar Ilan University)

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Leen Ritmeyer

From Jack Sasson: 37th Annual Archaeological Congress in Israel This Thursday (14th of April, 2011) the 37th Annual Archaeological Congress in Israel will be held at Bar-Ilan University. The conference, as always, will be a combination of short lectures presenting … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Water Systems of the City of David in Jerusalem

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Leen Ritmeyer

The Jerusalem Post has an article called “Mythical Water Pipe Discovered”. In the accompanying video, tour guide Danny Herman explains the various components of the water system in the City of David and how it developed over the ages. If … Continue reading →

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First Temple Period Archaeological Site to be opened in Jerusalem

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Leen Ritmeyer

The Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority report the following: For those of you who will be in Israel on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, please join us at the festive opening ceremony for the First Temple Period Archaeological Site recently … Continue reading →

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The Biblical “blue”

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Leen Ritmeyer

The first known physical sample of tekhelet (the Biblical “blue” that was used in the Tabernacle and the High Priest’s garments) has been identified among finds from Masada. Read the full story here. HT: Joe Lauer Tweet(function() { var po = … Continue reading →

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Jordanian city survived climate change disaster 4,200 years ago

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Leen Ritmeyer

One month ago, I returned from Tall el-Hammam where, among other things, I studied the EB (Early Bronze Age) gate and its IB (Intermediate Bronze Age) blocking. Dr. Steven Collins is the dig’s director, and this report explains why he … Continue reading →

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