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Jerusalem

Excavation at Mt. Zion yields evidence of the biblical razing of Jerusalem

Artifacts suggest the Bible is accurate in its description of First Temple-era Jerusalem as a land of riches.

Jerusalem’s lower aqueduct brought to light after 2,000 years

This water source was still in use up until the 20th century, when it was replaced with a modern, electric system.

This church holds the relics that St. Helena brought back from the Holy Land

A treasure trove of relics have been carefully preserved in Rome's Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem ever since Emperor Constantine's mother returned from her 4th-century pilgrimage.

Israel plans to construct a cable car in Jerusalem

The project has been criticized as a detriment to the ancient aesthetic.

A visit to Jerusalem’s “Prison of Christ,” a once-popular stop on the the Holy Sepulchre tour

The place where Jesus was said to be incarcerated before his crucifixion was one of the most frequented stops for pilgrims in the Middle Ages.

Rare 1st-century coin from Jewish Revolt found in ancient Jerusalem drain

Expert believes the coin was dropped by a Jewish agent hiding from Roman pursuers.

Prince William visits the tomb of Christ in Jerusalem

Trip marks first official visit of a British royal since 1948

Mario Lopez boldly shares his Catholic faith during trip to Holy Land

The popular TV host and actor teaches his social media followers about Jesus' passion and the Eucharist.

Via Dolorosa

Photo of the Day: March 15, 2018

Ancient altar in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre found hiding in plain sight

Stone long used for tourist graffiti now thought to be Crusader artifact.

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