Siloam tunnel, Jerusalem

Name: Siloam tunnel
Address: Rehov Hashiloah, Jerusalem, Israel
Telephone: +972 77-996-6726

#258 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The newer Siloam Tunnel, also known as Hezekiah's Tunnel (Hebrew: תעלת חזקיהו, is a water tunnel that was carved within the City of David in ancient times, now located in the Arab neighborhood of Silwan in eastern Jerusalem. Its popular name is due to the most common hypothesis that it dates from the reign of Hezekiah of Judah and corresponds to the "conduit" mentioned in 2 Kings 20:20 in the Hebrew Bible. According to the Bible, King Hezekiah prepared Jerusalem for an impending siege by the Assyrians, by "blocking the source of the waters of the upper Gihon, and leading them straight down on the west to the City of David". By diverting the waters of the Gihon, he prevented the enemy forces under Sennacherib from having access to water. ()

Local name: נקבת השילוח Coordinates: 31°46'23"N, 35°14'4"E

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Rehov Hashiloahהר צִיּוֹן‎ (hr ziywon)Jerusalem Israel

Contact

+972 77-996-6726

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Siloam tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Pool of Siloam, Jerusalem
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Siloam tunnel open?

Siloam tunnel is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 2 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Siloam tunnel?

Nearby attractions include City of David, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Acra, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Warren's Shaft, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Givati Parking Lot dig, Jerusalem (3 min walk).

How to get to Siloam tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Siloam tunnel:

Bus

Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (12 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (14 min walk)