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The Tower of David is the citadel just inside Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate, with Hasmonean and Herodian foundations under later layers. Roman, Crusader, Mamluk and Ottoman building sit above; discussed here as part of a summary of guide-course days in Jerusalem.

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Walking the Old City ramparts in Jerusalem
Centre · Jerusalem

Jerusalem: a summary and a conclusion

The final field trip of the course: a day around Jerusalem taking in the tomb of the prophet Samuel at Nabi Samuel, the Jaffa Gate, the Tower of David, Christ Church, a walk along the Old City ramparts, and Nachlaot and the Machane Yehuda market, before reflecting back on the past year and a half.

May 2014 · 6 minute read
Samuel's Tomb (Nabi Samwill) View south to Jerusalem from Nabi Samuel Valedictory breakfast! Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem Excavations inside the Tower of David View over the Old City of Jerusalem from the Tower of David Model of the Dome of the Rock inside the Tower of David Museum Christ Church, Jerusalem Walking the Old City ramparts in Jerusalem Original house in Nachlaot
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