Entrance and Mikva'ot
Generally regarded as the largest and most beautiful tomb in Jerusalem, the so-called "Tomb of the Kings" was the final resting place for the family of Queen Helene of Adiabene in the first century A.D. Located 820 m north of the Old City walls, the tomb got its name from early explorers who believed that this magnificent tomb housed members of the dynasty of David.
Monumental Staircase
The tomb was described by the Greek geographer Pausanias as the second most beautiful tomb in the world (after the tomb of Mausolus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world). This 9 meter wide staircase was originally paved and led to a forecourt with several ritual baths (only recently identified as such). Water collected in the baths from a channel system carved in the steps.
3 comments:
Very intriguing. I love seeing all these old things. I try to figure out what they must have looked like way back when...Thank you! Keep up the great work.
Remarkable. Glad to see you blogging again.
Hi there! Thanks for your kind words of encouragement over at my blog.
I love ancient history! I am so intrigued by the technology that really existed in years gone by and the great architechture amazes me!
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