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Jerusalem’s Pilgrimage Road Opens After 13-Year Excavation

2/6/2026

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The Pilgrimage Road in Jerusalem opened to the public after 13 years of excavation.
The City of David and the Israel Antiquities Authority announced the opening.
Archaeologists found coins and a Roman sword, suggesting the road served as a Second Temple pilgrimage route.
The site was inaugurated in September 2025 with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in attendance.
Former United States ambassador David Friedman called it a significant archaeological discovery.

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The Pilgrimage Road in Jerusalem opened to the public after 13 years of excavation.
The City of David and the Israel Antiquities Authority announced the opening.
Archaeologists found coins and a Roman sword, suggesting the road served as a Second Temple pilgrimage route.
The site was inaugurated in September 2025 with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in attendance.
Former United States ambassador David Friedman called it a significant archaeological discovery.