Zedekiah's Cave

Archaeology and History

A large, well-lit cave in the wall of the Old City, which was a quarry in the days of the Second Temple.

According to popular legend, King Tsidkiyahu fled from the Babylonians through this cave, from Jerusalem to the plains of Jericho.

Photographer: Dror Feitelson. From a PikiWiki.

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Region
Jerusalem Area
Address
Between Damascus and Herod's Gate, Old city, Jerusalem

Opening hours
Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00, Monday: 09:00 - 17:00, Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00, Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00, Thursday: 09:00 - 20:00, Friday:Closed, Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Parking
Parking
Suitable for children
Suitable for children

Phone
+972-2-6277550
Fax
+972-2-6277962
Email
pami@netvision.net.il
Website
bit.ly

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