The City of David is one of the most excavated and contested archaeological sites in the world. This episode explores the mysteries buried in its slopes: from Egyptian execration texts that first mention Jerusalem 4,000 years ago, to the elusive traces of King David’s city, to the monumental stepped stone structure that still baffles scholars today. Along the way, we encounter the birth of modern biblical archaeology and the challenges of piecing together history from reused stones. The episode

Archaeological Discovery – August 2025: The Ancient Dam of Siloam, City of David In August 2025, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery in the ancient City of David, unearthing the remains of an ancient dam near the Pool of Siloam. This structure is believed to have been part of the sophisticated water system of Jerusalem dating back to the time of King Hezekiah (8th century B.C.). The dam, built with large stones and advanced engineering for its era, was likely designed to control water flo