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Unearthing Ancient Marvel: Site Where Jesus Healed the Blind Rediscovered in Jerusalem

ByAlki David

Sep 8, 2023

In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, a site steeped in religious history has emerged from the sands of time. The Pool of Siloam, a place believed to be where Jesus Christ performed a miraculous healing, has been revealed after over two millennia buried beneath the desert’s embrace.

This awe-inspiring discovery unfolded in Jerusalem, a city with a rich tapestry of history and spirituality. The Pool of Siloam, initially constructed during the 8th century BC under the reign of King Hezekiah, lay hidden until now. Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Israel Antiquities Authority, the Israel National Parks Authority, and the City of David Foundation, this historical treasure has seen the light of day once more.

For believers of Christianity, this revelation holds profound significance. Ze’ev Orenstein, the director of International Affairs at the City of David Foundation, emphasized the far-reaching impact of this discovery. He stated, “The ongoing excavations within the City of David — the historic site of Biblical Jerusalem — particularly of the Pool of Siloam and the Pilgrimage Road, serve as one of the greatest affirmations of that heritage and the millennia-old bond Jews and Christians have with Jerusalem. Not simply as a matter of faith, but as a matter of fact.”

This excavation serves as a testament to the enduring connection between faith, history, and the tangible remnants of the past. It underscores the deep roots of religious traditions in this ancient city and the shared history that unites people of different faiths.

In conclusion, the unearthing of the Pool of Siloam stands as a momentous event, shedding light on a place with profound religious significance. It serves as a bridge between faith and history, reminding us of the enduring bonds that connect us to our past.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.