Category Archives: Jerusalem

Fake Arab Tombs near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem

When archaeological investigations were frustrated by existing tombs, be they Jewish, Muslim or Christians, we used to say that the dead are more powerful than the living. Graves are usually respected by archaeologists. Fake tombs, however, should not be respected. … Continue reading

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11th Annual Archaeology Conference, The City of David, Jerusalem

Wished I could attend this exciting open-air archaeological conference in the City of David, but the notification came too late: 11th Annual Archaeology Conference CITY of DAVID Jerusalem, Israel Wednesday September 1, 2010 From 4:00 pm visit new excavation sites … Continue reading

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Temple Mount Repairs Leave Eyesores

Hershel Shanks comments on the unsightly appearance of the repair of bulges in the Temple Mount walls that was done several years ago and the scaffolding that was left behind. The Waqf (Muslim authority over the Temple Mount) and the … Continue reading

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The Way to Golgotha in Jerusalem

Feedback from customers who have purchased our new CD Volume 2: “Jerusalem in the time of Christ,” has been very positive, indicating that you have found it a really useful aid in understanding and teaching this topic. You can see … Continue reading

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The Destruction of Jerusalem’s Temple and Rome

Archaeologists hope to find more pieces of the ancient Forma Urbis Severiana, a marble map that was attached to the wall of the Temple of Peace in Rome. A plan of the city during the time of the Roman Emperor … Continue reading

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Elevator for the disabled near the Temple Mount

According to this report, the Company for the Reconstruction and Development of the Jewish Quarter plans to build an elevator inside an underground tunnel leading from the Jewish Quarter to the Western Wall Plaza. The report tries to draw a … Continue reading

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Islamic Destruction of the Temple Mount report

By Anshel Pfeffer, August 12, 2010 Tons of rubble was removed from under Temple Mount by the Muslim authority that oversees the site An investigation into the failure of law enforcement agencies to prevent what is alleged to have been … Continue reading

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Jerusalem in the time of Christ – New CD-Rom

Conveniently timed to coincide with the beginning of the academic year, our new CD-Rom is now available. We promised to bring out our immensely popular slide set, “Jerusalem in 30 A.D.”, in digital format and we hope you will be … Continue reading

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Virtual Model of the Temple Mount in the Time of Jesus

From Justin Taylor’s blog: For several years UCLA’s Urban Simulation Team has been working on a virtual reconstruction of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount prior to the destruction of A.D. 70. In collaboration with the Israel Antiquities Authority they have … Continue reading

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New RAD Web Design

Thanks to our web designer we have been able to revamp our website and we hope you like the new design. A reconstruction drawing of the Eastern Wall of the Herodian Temple Mount with the Temple appears in the header, which … Continue reading

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