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Historic Pilgrimage Road Unveiled Amid Controversy

2/2/2026

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Ganeles Family Celebrates

The Ganeles family from New York celebrated their daughter's bat mitzvah during the inaugural tour of the Pilgrimage Road.
Pilgrimage Road connects the Siloam Pool to the Temple Mount, linking visitors with Jerusalem's history.
The road has been under excavation for 20 years.
Its East Jerusalem location has sparked controversy because many view the area as occupied territory.
Tourists, including locals and international visitors, expressed excitement about the site's history.

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Pilgrimage Road Opens

The Pilgrimage Road in the City of David, Jerusalem, opened to visitors for the first time in nearly 2,000 years.
The 600-meter path serves pilgrims traveling to the Temple Mount.
Scholars believe the road was completed around 30–31 CE under Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect of Judea.
Recent excavations uncovered remnants of shops and market stalls.
Engineers used advanced techniques to let visitors connect with Second Temple Jerusalem.

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Ganeles Family Celebrates

The Ganeles family from New York celebrated their daughter's bat mitzvah during the inaugural tour of the Pilgrimage Road.
Pilgrimage Road connects the Siloam Pool to the Temple Mount, linking visitors with Jerusalem's history.
The road has been under excavation for 20 years.
Its East Jerusalem location has sparked controversy because many view the area as occupied territory.
Tourists, including locals and international visitors, expressed excitement about the site's history.

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