The early Muslim Period (638-1099 CE) round tower at the Jerusalem Citadel, known as the Tower of David, has in many senses become a symbol of Jerusalem. The 'Kishle' and the citadel moat at the Tower of David Museum of Jerusalem History have just recently been opened to the public allowing exploration of new archaeological findings shedding light on layers of the city's history dating back to the First Temple era in the 8th century BCE.
An eastward view from the Herodian Phasael Tower atop the Jerusalem Citadel, known as the tower of David, displays the golden Dome of the Rock in the Al Aqsa compound and the prominent Church of the Redeemer bell tower. The 'Kishle' and the citadel moat at the Tower of David Museum of Jerusalem History have just recently been opened to the public allowing exploration of new archaeological findings shedding light on layers of the city's history dating back to the First Temple era in the 8th century BCE.
An eastward view from the Herodian Phasael Tower atop the Jerusalem Citadel, known as the tower of David, displays the Old City rooftops and the golden Dome of the Rock in the Al Aqsa compound. The 'Kishle' and the citadel moat at the Tower of David Museum of Jerusalem History have just recently been opened to the public allowing exploration of new archaeological findings shedding light on layers of the city's history dating back to the First Temple era in the 8th century BCE.
