Herodian Quarter/Wohl Archaeological Museum

Herodian Quarter/Wohl Archaeological Museum

Herodian Quarter/Wohl Archaeological Museum
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This excavated complex preserves a 385-foot section of the Upper City near the Temple Mount dating back 2,000 years, which also contains a complex of ritual baths or mikvaot.
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
The Wohl Archaeological Museum is result of excavations in the Herodian Quarter. Herod was a Roman client ruler. He is known as Herod the Great. He was a great builder, but people resented the heavy taxes needed to pay for his building.
Written 30 October 2022
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Radix7
Sydney, Australia199 contributions
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May 2019 • Solo
Confusingly this can be listed or signposted as the Wohl Museum or as the Herodian Quarter. The underground site reveals a whole sequence of elite Jewish homes from the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD, with their mosaic floors, painted plaster walls and ritual baths. Clear displays in an uncrowded setting - and of interest both as the last Jewish period before the Roman destruction of Jerusalem, and as the period of Jesus' crucifixion in Jerusalem. Definitely recommended. Much more to see than the Burnt House nearby (which is mainly a video presentation).
Written 26 May 2019
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usa_banjo
Peoria210 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018 • Couples
This the house of a very wealthy first century Jewish leader which was destroyed in Titus' fire in 70AD. It fits all the criteria for something like the High Priest's house as described in the Biblical account of Jesus' trail. A large multi storied house, with large meeting room that could have held court. The room is adjacent to a large courtyard where someone might warm themselves by a fire and observe what was going on at the trial. Maybe a cock crowing nearby? A cistern where a prisoner could be kept overnight... Of course we don't know for sure who lived here - but the location directly across from the Temple makes it a believable candidate.
Written 31 May 2018
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934alan
Netanya, Israel41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017 • Friends
Herod was the Roman appointed King of the Jews at the time of Jesus. He built things on the grand scale, and none was grander than the magnificent palace/fortress that he constructed and that he named after himself. The unreconstructed remains are in amazing condition and give evidence to the grand style in which he lived.

There are many steps to climb so good walking shoes are a must. From the top, the views to Jerusalem and the Judean hills to the North and to the Negev desert and the Dead Sea in the South are mind blowing. Don't forget your camera.

Take a guide because his explanations helped to make a memorable excursion.
Written 10 October 2017
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christy1030
Athens, OH271 contributions
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Jun 2017 • Solo
Incredible mosaic floors and ruins of upper class houses that are quite large and impressive. You can even see part of a mosaic and a wall burned from the Roman invasion. Audio guide came with admission and was helpful. I was the only person in the entire site and had it to myself one afternoon. I got the "nine attractions for 100 NIS" deal for many major sites sold at the sties that you can google more info about.
Written 28 June 2017
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Samuel O
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017 • Solo
This site is awesome with with a beautiful Herodian house wonderfully preserved. The mosaics are particularly enthralling. I would recommend using the audio tour or hiring a guide though
Written 10 June 2017
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jekcpa
Seminole, FL522 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017 • Couples
See the homes and other archaeology of the priests of Herodian Jerusalem. There are mosaics, drawings, Mikvahs, baths and other rooms. Also pottery found in the homes.
Written 11 May 2017
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Itamar Ben David
Jerusalem, Israel287 contributions
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Dec 2016 • Friends
the herodian quarter tells the story of the city at the second temple period, how luxurious the city was before the destruction by the romans. it is hard to understand the meening of all that without a guide...
Written 10 January 2017
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Brain_bleed_md
Saint Louis, MO218 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Couples
It seems like most visitors don't know about this treasure in the heart of the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. The door is unassuming, on a little side street just off the main square in front of the Hova Synagogue. Entry is about 16 NIS but you take your own (signed) tour of a secret subterranean excavation right under the modern streets you were just walking on. During the reconstruction of this quarter (after the 1967 conflict and reconquest of the old city by Israel) houses from the Herodian period (before Jesus) were discovered and on display. If you enjoy the history of this most historic of cities, this is a place worth visiting for an hour or so. You can walk through the excavations and see how these priests' houses were laid out. They have a nice 3D model reconstruction and some nice mosaics. Overall you get a sense of the true old city of Jerusalem. It was surprising how quiet it was down there - we were practically on our own the whole time.
Written 12 November 2016
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airport2015
Tel Aviv District, Israel1,011 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016
In the Jewish Quarter on the way down to the Western Wall A collection of HERODIAN Period houses of the time of the tecond Temple till ruined on the year 70s The excavation done by the archeologfist Nachman Avigad
Today the exhibit includes The Big House The Western house,The Southern house and the PRISTIL house all building of rich families in Upper Jerusalem ,most probably of COHANIM and their families
Written 17 August 2016
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