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, Australia13,530 contributions
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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Eyeforu
Jerusalem, Israel19 contributions
Jan 2015
The Herodian Quarter in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem preserves a two thousand year old neighborhood once inhabited by the families of Jewish priests. The neighborhood is located in the Wohl Archaeological Museum at HaKaraim Street, a little known, amazing museum that shows you an ancient level of civilization under the paving stones of the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem. Besides housing stunning archaeological finds, the museum is offers an important understanding of ancient Jerusalem. This site is a must.
Written 7 January 2015
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danasignsup
Los Angeles, CA33 contributions
This museum is hidden in the Jewish Quarter. Upon entrance you go underground to view the remains of 3 homes from the Herodian period. These were most likely the homes of priests who worked in the temple, including Caiphas, who was high priest during the time of Jesus. You can see the remains of frescoes on some of the walls, several mikvaot, mosaics, and evidence of the fiery destruction that ended this period in Jerusalem. It shouldn't take you very long, but it worth a glimpse.
Written 21 July 2008
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Jeffrey F
Ilkeston, UK1,400 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
This small museum gives an insight into daily life amongst the wealthy inhabitants of Jerusalem in 1st century CE. The site was uncovered during re-building work in the 1970’s in the Jewish quarter few years ago & largely involves six mansions on the side of a hill. The Basement of some houses form the roof of the next one down. They are very close knit and are built in the popular Hellenistic/Roman style. The museum (built by the Whol, family about 15 years ago) is now in the basement of the larger modern block above.
There are displays of the original floorplan, & of many of the found artefacts, including pottery, glass & stoneware, jewellery, coins & some of the mosaic flooring & frescoes. The design of the dwellings, and the findings demonstrate the residents’ wealth and high standard of living. They allow us to study the living conditions and way of life of Jerusalem aristocrats on the eve of the destruction of the Second Temple. Special attention is given to the bathing quarters. The largest of the dwellings is called The Palatial Mansion, containing some 600sqm of richly decorated rooms & featuring a large balcony with a view of the 2nd Temple.
The whole is attractively laid out with excellent modern artefact displays & helpful artwork. It is not easy to find, but worth the effort. You do not need to pay a guide to show you round – everything is explained. Much better to enjoy it on your own. It is easy for the less ambulant to navigate the museum.
There are displays of the original floorplan, & of many of the found artefacts, including pottery, glass & stoneware, jewellery, coins & some of the mosaic flooring & frescoes. The design of the dwellings, and the findings demonstrate the residents’ wealth and high standard of living. They allow us to study the living conditions and way of life of Jerusalem aristocrats on the eve of the destruction of the Second Temple. Special attention is given to the bathing quarters. The largest of the dwellings is called The Palatial Mansion, containing some 600sqm of richly decorated rooms & featuring a large balcony with a view of the 2nd Temple.
The whole is attractively laid out with excellent modern artefact displays & helpful artwork. It is not easy to find, but worth the effort. You do not need to pay a guide to show you round – everything is explained. Much better to enjoy it on your own. It is easy for the less ambulant to navigate the museum.
Written 4 May 2015
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hrtraveler
Colorado1,103 contributions
Feb 2012 • Couples
Located in Jewish Quarter, this small museum has some very interesting excavations which so how life was like 2000 years ago. Also make sure you see "burnt house" the sister excavation, which is right around the corner-and is included in the ticket price.
Written 21 February 2012
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Zaydie
Oxnard, California14 contributions
Nov 2011 • Friends
The Wohl Archeological Museum has taken advantage of the discovery of ruins of residences of the high priests, most probably Sadduces, from around the time of the destruction of the 2nd Temple and have created a fine display and well as a detailed model of the 'reconstructed' residence replete with well preserved mosaics, ritual baths and other interesting details. Well worth a visit when in the Old City.
Written 2 December 2011
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LaserDean
Anderson, IN164 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
This is an excellent archeological site depicting the home of very wealthy inhabitants. The frescoes and modern "running water", hot water systems, large rooms and servant quarters made overlooking this dig very interesting.
Written 28 October 2014
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Itamar Ben David
Jerusalem, Israel278 contributions
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, MO213 contributions
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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Temper43 - Alfredo
Panama City, Panama1,297 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
If you are in the Jewish Qtr, of the Old City, a few steps of the main square of the Quarter, on the Karaaite St, you will find the entrance to the Herodian Quarter, it is an amazing visit, albeit underground, but used to be the upper neighbourhood of the City of Jerusalem, two thousand years ago, beautiful mosaics and finds, and if it is hot outside is nice and cool....well worth the visit
Written 3 August 2016
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Is there an audio tour with headsets, guided tours or do you just explore on your own?
Written 23 April 2017
yes as far as i remember- but it is better to double check it with the place.
Written 24 April 2017
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