Why does Jerusalem still capture billions of hearts? In this episode of The Israeli Trailblazers Show, host Jennifer Weissmann sits down with Ze'ev Orenstein, City of David's Director of International Affairs, to reveal breathtaking discoveries transforming our understanding of the ancient city.

The big reveal? The Pilgrimage Road – a half-mile stretch of ancient stones buried for 2,000 years – is set to open to the public in 2026 for the first time since the destruction of the Second Temple. We're talking about the actual path that Jesus, Mary, the apostles, and millions of ancient pilgrims walked on during Jerusalem's golden age.

From the political complexities of excavating beneath one of the world's most contested cities to the spiritual significance that transcends religious boundaries, Orenstein shares why Christians, Jews, Muslims, and history enthusiasts worldwide are already planning their 2026 pilgrimages. This isn't just about uncovering old stones – it's about unearthing the beating heart of human faith.

Sometimes the answer to Jerusalem's magnetic pull lies literally beneath our feet, waiting 2,000 years to tell its story.

Jerusalem archaeology

City of David

Pilgrimage Road Jerusalem

King David discoveries

Ancient coins Jerusalem

Archaeology and the Bible

Jewish history

Christian holy sites

Biblical archaeology

Israeli Trailblazers Show

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