Hezekiah’s Water Tunnel, also known as the Siloam Tunnel, is an ancient engineering marvel situated in the City of David in Jerusalem, dating back to around 700 BC during King Hezekiah’s reign. Constructed as a strategic water conduit, it played a crucial role in safeguarding Jerusalem’s water supply during the Assyrian siege led by Sennacherib, diverting water from the Gihon Spring to the Pool of Siloam. Hewn from solid rock, the tunnel spans approximately 583 yards (533 m.) with a subtle altitude difference of 12 inches (30 cm.) between its ends. Its historical significance is underscored by the Siloam Inscription, commemorating the remarkable meeting of two teams of workers who carved the tunnel from opposite ends, a feat described in biblical passages. Today, Hezekiah’s Tunnel stands as a prominent archaeological site, inviting tourists to explore this ancient feat of engineering.
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