![]() The Tower of David that stands today was mainly constructed in the Ottoman and Mamluk period, however, it was built on the earlier fortifications of Hasmonean and Herodian times. Its name derives from a tower so massive that early Jerusalemites ascribed it to their great King David, although it was actually built much later by King Herod. A medieval fortress, the Tower is the historical entrance to the Old City and has been the symbol for the city of Jerusalem for generations. ![]() Jerusalem’s Citadel, known as the Tower of David, is a historical and archaeological asset of international significance, next to the Jaffa Gate. ![]() NOTE! Consider delaying until first div on page ![]() If (slot) slot.addService(googletag.pubads()) (function (a, d, o, r, i, c, u, p, w, m) Travel to Jerusalem – Following King David - The Jerusalem Post ![]()
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