Archaeological and other activity at three key Biblical sites looks set to shed new light on some important passages of Scripture.
The Pool at Siloam, where Jesus healed the blind man (John 9:1–11), has long been considered a sacred Christian site, but its exact location remained a mystery until 2004. Then, as a large water pipe south of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount was repaired, two ancient stone steps were identified. Further excavation revealed that they were part of a monumental pool from the time of Jesus.
Now the Israel Antiquities Authority, the Israel National Parks Authority and the City of David Foundation have announced that the site is to be fully excavated and opened to the public.
