The Jerusalem Moat—In Five Minutes

In 2023, a remarkable topographical feature was revealed in the City of David’s ongoing Givati Parking Lot excavations—a massive west-east void in the bedrock of the city, effectively separating the Ophel ridge to the north, and City of David ridge to the south.

This sensational discovery reshapes our understanding of ancient Jerusalem. We break down the details of the Jerusalem Moat in our five-minute series.