Category Archives: Temple Mount

The Temple Mount on a bus

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

Who would have thought to see a reconstruction drawing of the Jerusalem Temple on a bus? Reconstruction drawings usually appear in books, magazines and occasionally on stamps, but on a bus? I don’t normally comment on politics, but this is … Continue reading →

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360 degree view of the Double Gate Tunnel

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

I just found this on Todd Bolen’s blog… a 360 degrees, virtual reality view of the inside of the Al-Aksa Mosque, Dome of the Rock and the underground Double Gate tunnel. When you look at the Double Gate tunnel view, … Continue reading →

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New Studies on Jerusalem

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

On Thursday, December 24, 2009 a conference will be held dealing with new studies on Jerusalem at the Ingeborg Rennert Center, Martin (Szusz) Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology, The Faculty of Jewish Studies at the Bar-Ilan University … Continue reading →

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Leprosy in Jerusalem

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

In 1994 my archaeologist-wife Kathleen and I wrote an article in Biblical Archaeology Review (Nov/Dec 1994) called “Akeldama – Potter’s Field or Priestly Cemetery?” Akaldama is mentioned in the Bible as a burial place for strangers, bought with the money … Continue reading →

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National Geographic’s The Holy Land Special Issue

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

While we were in the US, we noticed a special November 2009 issue of the National Geographic on The Holy Land. It has many interesting articles about the Holy Land, but it also has a previously published poster of the … Continue reading →

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Conferences and Lectures in New Orleans

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

My wife Kathleen and I enjoyed our time last week in New Orleans and even had time to sail on the Mississippi on the Steamboat Natchez. It was also interesting to listen to the many stories about the Katrina disaster … Continue reading →

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Lectures by Dr. Leen Ritmeyer

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

On Nov. 15th and 16th, I have been invited by Dr. Dennis Cole to lecture at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary on two topics: • The History and Archaeology of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. • The History and … Continue reading →

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New excavations planned below the Western Wall Plaza

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

According to this report, new excavations are planned below the Western Wall Plaza. The present level would be supported by pillars and an additional underground area would be available for worship/visiting. Here is an artist’s impression: This is not a … Continue reading →

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New Discoveries Related to Temple Mount

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

Todd Bolen’s blog post gives an excellent overview of discoveries related to the Temple Mount. Worth reading! Bookmark to: Hide Sites $$(‘div.d273′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });

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“Hall of Ages” near the Temple Mount rehabilitated

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

Despite the fact that this building has been known for several decades, only now has it been possible to restore it using modern techniques: “Although the new hall was originally discovered decades ago, it lay untouched for years due to … Continue reading →

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