3. The Pool of Siloam

Unearthed in 2004, the Pool of Siloam sits at the heart of Jerusalem and is directly referenced in the Gospel of John. According to the New Testament, this was the site where Jesus performed the miracle of healing a man born blind. The discovery not only affirms the historical layout of ancient Jerusalem but also demonstrates the accuracy of biblical descriptions of the city’s water system. Explore further at National Geographic.



