Solomon's Pools
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Solomon's Pools are three ancient reservoirs located in the south-central West Bank, immediately to the south of al-Khader, about 3.5 kilometres southwest of Bethlehem, near the road to Hebron. The po
Upper pool, 2013
Qalʿat al-Burak was built in the 17th century just north of the upper pool.
Solomon's pools, between 1890 and 1905
Jerusalem during the Second Temple period describes the history of the city during the existence there of the Second Temple, from the return to Zion under Cyrus the Great to the siege and destruction
Holyland Model of Jerusalem at the Israel Museum, depicts the city of Jerusalem, circa early first century CE. Looking west, with the Susa gate in the foreground wall in front of the Temple.
Cyrus the Great allows the Jews to return to Zion. Jean Fouquet, 1470.
Alexander the Great in the Temple of Jerusalem. Sebastiano Conca, circa 1750.
Jason's Tomb