City of David's Pilgrimage Road proves Jewish history, identity and indigeneity

(JNS) - The importance of the City of David, the capital of ancient Israel, and specifically its Pilgrimage Road, was the topic of discussion at an event featuring U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and former IDF Spokesman Maj. (res.) Doron Spielman at the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem on Dec. 9.

The ancient site's excavation has aroused worldwide opposition.

The Pilgrimage Road, a Second Temple-era route, connects the Pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount. It is located just south of the Old City of Jerusalem and was used by Jewish pilgrims ascending to the Temple on the three ma...