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Jerusalem's Ancient Pilgrimage Road Opens After 13 Years

2/4/2026

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The Pilgrimage Road in Jerusalem opened to the public after 13 years of excavation, announced by City of David and the Israel Antiquities Authority.
The opening highlights the road's significance for the Second Temple era.
The inaugural tour drew families and tourists, including the Ganeles family from New York, amid controversy over its East Jerusalem location.
Excavation uncovered artifacts that reinforce connections between Jerusalem's history and biblical narratives.

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The Pilgrimage Road in Jerusalem opened to the public after 13 years of excavation, announced by City of David and the Israel Antiquities Authority.
The opening highlights the road's significance for the Second Temple era.
The inaugural tour drew families and tourists, including the Ganeles family from New York, amid controversy over its East Jerusalem location.
Excavation uncovered artifacts that reinforce connections between Jerusalem's history and biblical narratives.