You realise how arbitrary some sites are when you hear some stories. Apparently the site of Stephen's stoning moved a few hundred years ago to a more convenient spot. Mount Zion had also moved it seems. The Temple Mount was the original Mount Zion, but the name has since attached itself to another raised bit of land just outside today's old city.
One place which doesn't seem to have moved is the City of David. A stone's throw from the old city if you've got a decent arm. The exhibition starts with what I'm sure some would find a slightly provocative video which ends with news of resettling certain areas. Anyway, the really cool bit is walking through Hezekiah's tunnel - a 3,000 or so year old construction to help bring water into the city in case of inevitable siege. About 450 metres of underground tunnel with accompanying ankle deep water - an extraordinary construction achievement.
One place which doesn't seem to have moved is the City of David. A stone's throw from the old city if you've got a decent arm. The exhibition starts with what I'm sure some would find a slightly provocative video which ends with news of resettling certain areas. Anyway, the really cool bit is walking through Hezekiah's tunnel - a 3,000 or so year old construction to help bring water into the city in case of inevitable siege. About 450 metres of underground tunnel with accompanying ankle deep water - an extraordinary construction achievement.
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