Jerusalem’s ancient cistern

This new video shows the Gihon spring and Jerusalem’s ancient cistern that provided water to the city in Biblical times more than 3,000 years ago when King David ruled. Over 300 years later, King Hezekiah of Judah diverted the spring to prevent it from sustaining the Assyrian invaders.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/UcO0g7h5LCg?rel=0

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