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Archaeology in the Shadow of the Conflict
The Mound of Ancient Jerusalem (City of David) in Silwan
The subject of this booklet is archaeology in the heart of
Jerusalem, one of the most complex cities in the world. We will focus
primarily on the mound of ancient Jerusalem, also known as the City of
David, located on a ridge south of the Temple Mount, presently part of
Palestinian Silwan, and will examine the relationship between
archaeological research and the various interest groups active in the
village and the site.
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From Shiloah to Silwan Visitor's Guide
Ancient Jerusalem (City of David) and the village of Silwan
The visitor's guide is based on Emek Shaveh’s archeological tour in the village of Silwan
and at the City of David national park. The tour, initiated in 2007, is led by Israeli
archeologists in cooperation with Palestinian residents of Silwan.
The guide focuses on the remains of past cultures found in the archeological site
of ancient Jerusalem (City of David), while acknowledging the Palestinian village of
Silwan in which the site is situated. It gives the visitor the tools for an independent
appreciation of the variety of cultures and eras represented at the site, with an
emphasis on everyday life.
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Between Holiness and Propaganda
Archaeology and political claims over the Old City of Jerusalem
Archaeological excavations are tied to the political conflict in
Jerusalem from two distinct aspects: one is the appropriation of land to
be excavated, which can be interpreted as a means of control over a
certain place or area. The second is the focus on the past, which can be
seen as an instrument for appropriating the past to one particular
group and its narrative. For these reasons, all archaeological activity
in the Old City of Jerusalem is perceived as threatening and political.
Nonetheless, the excavations do not all impact on the political
situation to the same degree. Some are conducted in light of residents
or merchants’ needs, are limited in their range and do not turn into
national projects.
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Frequent Questions about Jerusalem's Old City
How old is the Old City?
Where is the original Jerusalem?
Are there rules in archaeology?
Is there an archaeogical truth?
Why not have each religion – Jewish, Christian, and
Muslim – care for its own heritage?
Read the answers to these questions and more in our FAQ about Jerusalem's Old City.
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In the Shadow of King David
A film by Natasha Dudinski (24 min)
Living with King David is no fun. Just ask the people of Silwan, a
Palestinian village outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
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Israeli Archaeological Activity in the West Bank 1967-2007: A Sourcebook
by Dr. Raphael Greenberg and Adi Keinan
This collection includes lists of archaeological sites that were
excavated or surveyed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since 1967
(when the Civil Administration of Judea and Samaria was tasked with
oversight of this region). These data are presented through the USC
Digital Library through two Google map interfaces.
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