On our last Archaeology of Jerusalem trip, we visited a fantastic place for reviewing the history of Jerusalem, right next to the Jaffa Gate. It's called the Tower of David or Citadel, but it really has nothing whatsoever to do with David. He never lived there, and the place wasn't even part of his city (City of David). It was the site of Herod's Palace, as well as a fortress for subsequent empires who ruled Jerusalem, such as the Muslims, Crusaders, and Ottomans. Today it's an archaeological candy store, where houses from the 1st Temple Period, the outer wall from the 2nd Temple Period, a fantastic panoramic view of the city, the desert behind it, and valley below it. I also hear that a one of a kind light show takes place at night.
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