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To investigate and report on the archaeological findings from the excavation at Jerusalem's Byzantine street.

April 29, 2026Open Access

Excavations at Jerusalem: The Byzantine Street (Area S2)

Key Points

To investigate and report on the archaeological findings from the excavation at Jerusalem's Byzantine street.
Conducted excavation at the northwestern corner of the City of David.
Exposed six strata covering Early Roman to Early Islamic periods.
Focused on revealing a section of the stone-paved street from the late Byzantine period.
Identified a primary south–north artery during the late Byzantine period.
The street connects key religious sites including the Siloam Church and others.
Findings highlight the importance of this route for ancient Jerusalem's urban development.

Abstract

This report presents the results of an excavation conducted on the northwestern corner of the City of David, between the Giv‘ati Parking Lot and the Ottoman walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. Six strata were exposed, spanning the Early Roman and Early Islamic periods. The main archaeological feature exposed was a section of a stone-paved street dating to the late Byzantine period. The street, previously exposed in other excavations, was a primary south–north artery running along the Tyropoeon Valley and linking between the City of David and the upper parts of Jerusalem. This street was likely an important route, leading from the Siloam Church to other important churches, such as the Nea Church and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

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