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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 649

Tower of David

The interactive globe at the newly renovated Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem, reopening June 1, 2023 (Courtesy Ricky Rachman)
May 29, 2023, 5:12 pm
Modern and ancient coexist in $50 million Tower of David renovation
Museum in age-old citadel becomes capital’s official gateway to the Old City
By Jessica Steinberg
Restoration work at the Tower of David, near the Jaffa Gate entrance in the Old City of Jerusalem, June 23, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
February 25, 2023, 6:07 pm
Israeli experts removed, rebuilt top of iconic Tower of David amid fears of collapse
Channel 12 TV report details complex, highly sensitive renovation at ancient site alongside Jaffa Gate entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City
By David Horovitz
Five-year-old Geffen Kan Tor explores the newly renovated Tower of David Museum in December 2022 with her father (Courtesy Ricky Rachman)
January 23, 2023, 11:16 pm
Elevators added to Tower of David museum, making ancient citadel accessible
Museum staff, Antiquities Authority and architects collaborated to safeguard archaeology while finding creative solutions for making museum navigable for people with disabilities
By Jessica Steinberg
The Patrick and Lina Entrance Pavilion at the renovated Tower of David Museum, slated to open in late 2022 (Courtesy Kimmel Eshkolot Architects)
February 19, 2022, 10:39 am
Tower of David renewal seeks to reinstate ancient citadel as Old City beacon
Jerusalem fortress, some of it 2,500-years-old, is completing a $40 million renovation, bringing city’s historic ‘lighthouse’ into 21st century
By Jessica Steinberg
Walking across a hanging bridge in the Tower of David Museum ropes course, open in August 2021. (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
September 27, 2021, 2:42 pm
Man seriously injured in fall at Jerusalem’s Tower of David
49-year-old man hospitalized after apparently tumbling off ropes course at ancient site; police investigating
By ToI Staff
Tyre coin uncovered during renewal project, which will be displayed at the Tower of David Museum next year. (Tal Rogovski/ Tower of David Museum)
March 29, 2021, 1:47 pm
Rare coin rediscovered during conservation project of Jerusalem museum tower
Tower of David Museum’s team begins to treat structural crack in citadel’s highest viewpoint; conservationists find rare ‘Tyre shekel’ thought to be used for Temple upkeep tax
By Nurit Chinn
A sunken visitor's center will stand in place of these excavations at the foot of Jerusalem's Tower of David Museum, November 2020 (Ricky Rachman)
December 17, 2020, 12:32 pm
Arabic inscription found under Tower of David rewrites ancient citadel’s past
A newly found inscription has forced archaeologists to rethink their dating of a fortification wall, and high-tech analysis is building a clearer picture than ever of the site
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Amit Re’em, Jerusalem District Archaeologist at the Israel Antiquities Authority, directs archaeologists at the Tower of David Museum. (IAA)
December 2, 2020, 4:44 am
LISTEN: Medieval poop chute exposed in renovations at Jerusalem’s Tower of David
Go behind the scenes onsite at the excavation of the Old City landmark with archaeologist Amit Re’em as the Crusader fortress turned museum undergoes a massive renewal project
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Detail from Pensive David Looking Out On His City scene in new Tower of David King David Night Experience, March 2018 (Naftali Hilger)
March 12, 2018, 2:52 pm
In Jerusalem’s Old City, futuristic hi-tech illuminates ancient biblical past
Tower of David Museum aims to conquer interfaith audiences with artistic ‘King David’ Night Experience, opening April 1
By Renee Ghert-Zand
In a humorous moment during the centennial reenactment of General Allenby's proclamation, actor playing General Allenby announces he is "returning the key to Jerusalem" to the city's current mayor, Nir Barkat, December 11, 2017 (Ricky Rackman)
December 12, 2017, 6:29 am
History repeats itself as Lord Allenby captures Jerusalem’s Old City, again
At festive, costumed centennial event Monday, the general’s great-great nephew reads out his ancestor’s declaration from the steps of the Tower of David
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Viscount Allenby of Megiddo and Felixstowe at The Tower of David Museum, December 10, 2017 (Ricky Rachman)
December 11, 2017, 9:38 am
100 years later, Allenby returns to Jerusalem
The Old City’s Tower of David Museum launches an exhibit in honor of the centennial of the capture of the Holy City from the Ottoman Turks by British forces
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Former military compound and prison, the Kishle, accessibly only via organized tours. (Noam Chen)
November 16, 2017, 3:36 pm
Hidden gems of Jerusalem
A mission to reveal treasures that are inaccessible to the general public, and others that are just out of sight
By Noam Chen
A man takes a look through Augmented Reality glasses at the Innovation Lab event at the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem's Old City, October 17, 2017. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
October 18, 2017, 3:17 pm
Museum meets virtual reality at Tower of David’s new Innovation Lab
Old City of Jerusalem institution expands role with aim of hosting ‘startup ecosystem’
By ToI Staff
Dr. Neta Bodner. (Courtesy)
April 25, 2017, 6:42 am
Check out Jerusalem’s medieval restaurant lane, and other Crusader history
The Tower of David Museum takes you back in time with specialized tours in English
By Matthew Kalman
The visage of Antiochus on the observe of a bronze coin found at the Tower of David Citadel courtyard (Courtesy Tower of David)
December 20, 2016, 4:26 pm
Coin struck by vilified king from Hanukkah story found in Jerusalem
Conservator stumbles upon bronze penny bearing face of Antiochus IV Epiphanes during routine cleaning at Tower of David
By Ilan Ben Zion
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