by Dr. John DeLancey | May 15, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 11 – Monday, May 15: Eastern Gate, Pools of Bethesda/St. Anne’s Church, Western Wall, Southern Wall Excavations, City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Siloam Pool, Holy Sepulcher Church, Free Time, Garden Tomb Today was our last day here in Jerusalem. The day...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 14, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 10 – Sunday, May 14: Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, the ‘Shephelah” (Lowlands): Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Azekah Today began with a very solemn visit to Israel’s Holocaust Museum & Memorial and ended with a fun and inspiring visit of the Elah Valley where David...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 13, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Saturday, May 13: Mt. of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Shepherds’ Fields, Bethlehem, Herodium This was our first day in Jerusalem. This capital city of Israel is full of history and archaeology that connects us to the Bible. The weather was perfect,...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 12, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 8 – Friday, May 12: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Wilderness of Judah, Jerusalem Today was another hot day, with sunny skies and highs in the mid 90s. This is to be expected here this time of year along the Dead Sea on the edge of the Judean Desert. We spent...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 31, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 13 – Friday, March 31: The “Shephelah” (Lowlands) of Judah: Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Socoh/Azekah, Beit Guvrin, Lachish, Garden Tomb, Flights Home Today was our last day here in Israel. Because we changed around our itinerary for various reasons, we spent most...
