Back in 2015 I was able to walk through the Herodian Water Channel that runs from the Pool of Siloam up to the Temple Mount. We did not go all the way to the Temple Mount, but exited at the Givati excavations.

It is interesting to see all the safety rules that needed to be followed to go though the channel.

The route did start by following the stepped road, but soon we started following the water channel. This was a water channel that ran between the Temple and the Pool of Siloam area that was constructed during the time of Herod.

The channel was very narrow, but it was deep enough that we didn’t have to stoop too much as we ascended toward the Temple Mount.

This is looking back down the channel. You can see that the footing was a bit perilous.

Here we are close to the end of the channel.

Here are the steps that lead up to the Givati Parking Lot Excavation across the street from the City of David.

It was an interesting experience to walk through this channel. I am not sure if this channel is still accessible as they have excavated the Herodian street that is above it.

Steven