Siloam Pool

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:accessibility part of the City of David archaeological park
gptkbp:archaeological_findings ritual baths
gptkbp:associated_with the Pool of Siloam in the Bible
gptkbp:construction_started 8th century BCE
gptkbp:cultural_events site for religious ceremonies
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in Jewish tradition
gptkbp:depth up to 2 meters deep
gptkbp:dimensions approximately 50 meters long
gptkbp:discovery excavated in 2004
gptkbp:educational_programs guided tours available
gptkbp:environment historically significant landscape
gptkbp:geographical_feature located in the Kidron Valley
gptkbp:has_historical_significance steps leading into the pool
gptkbp:historical_documentation pottery found nearby
gptkbp:historical_significance provides insight into ancient Jerusalem
symbol of Jerusalem's heritage
used for ritual purification
gptkbp:historical_source mentioned in ancient texts
gptkbp:historical_use gathering place for pilgrims
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siloam Pool
gptkbp:is_connected_to the healing of a blind man in the Gospel of John
gptkbp:local_legends associated with healing miracles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Jerusalem
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:Hezekiah's_Tunnel
gptkbp:period Second Temple period
gptkbp:public_access open to visitors year-round
gptkbp:renovation restoration efforts ongoing
gptkbp:research subject of archaeological research
gptkbp:significance_in_christianity site of Jesus' miracle
gptkbp:significance_in_judaism used for purification rituals
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:City_of_David
gptkbp:surrounding_cities ancient walls and pathways
gptkbp:team_history led by Eilat Mazar
gptkbp:type gptkb:reservoir
gptkbp:visitors attracts tourists and pilgrims
gptkbp:water_quality freshwater source
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Gihon_Spring
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_city_of_Jerusalem
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5