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The Broad City Walls of Ancient Jerusalem - Hezekiah's Wall

The Broad City Walls of Ancient Jerusalem - Hezekiah's Wall

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When Biblical History Comes to Life

The Broad Wall, also known as Hezekiah's Wall, invites you to walk through the heart of the Old City and watch Biblical history come to life right before your eyes. During your visit, you will dive into the wall's fascinating story through an innovative and spectacular 12-minute audiovisual show that takes you on a journey back in time to the days of fear and resourcefulness during the Assyrian siege. The show illustrates the rapid construction of the mighty wall and reveals the story of the heroism of Jerusalem's residents in ancient times. 

Alongside the Biblical experience, you will also discover the drama of the modern era and the story of the site's discovery after thousands of years buried underground. The dramatic uncovering of the Broad Wall once and for all settled the long-standing archaeological and scientific debate over the true size of Jerusalem during the First Temple period, and today it lets visitors touch the very stones that shaped the boundaries of the Old City.

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4.6
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  • Boris Izmaylov
    Boris Izmaylov
    October 14, 2026

    Small site but great. Decently preserved foundations, floors and bases of walls, some mikveh, a few pieces of columns and several mosaics belonging to a wealthy home 2 thousand years ago, from Second Temple times. Several...

  • Tzvi Sklar
    Tzvi Sklar
    November 20, 2018

    If you like archaeology and history this is definitely a museum not to miss. you literally get to walk down the streets of the herodian era and see the houses of the priests and wealthy of the period. The museum is litera...

  • Geoffrey Braswell
    Geoffrey Braswell
    January 7, 2026

    Very expensive. If you are only going to do one archaeological site in Israel, make it Masada. If you will see only one in Jerusalem, make it the City of David. The ruins are not much to see, but the infrastructure is am...

  • Opinionated Jew
    Opinionated Jew
    August 20, 2025

    Amazing excavations of priests' houses from the time of the Second Temple. Make sure to use the provided pamphlet as a guide, and look out for buttons on the walls which play audio-visuals.

  • Fabrizio Iozzi
    Fabrizio Iozzi
    June 6, 2019

    Mixed feelings about this museum. On one side it's an interesting underground excavation which shows some roman times dwellings with a few mosaics. The audio guide is available in English and the panels complement the sto...

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