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King Hezekiah’s Water Tunnel and Jerusalem’s Gihon Spring
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How Jerusalem Got Water During a Siege
When Jerusalem faced the threat of an enemy attack, King Hezekiah had a bold plan to protect the city’s water supply. His workers cut a tunnel through solid rock, carrying water from the Gihon Spring into a pool inside the city.
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Hezekiah’s Water Tunnel
Jerusalem’s main water source was the Gihon Spring, located outside the city in the Kidron Valley. During Hezekiah’s reign, the city needed a safe supply of water in case an enemy army surrounded its walls. Hezekiah had the spring covered and directed workers to cut a long tunnel through the rock, bringing the water into the city and into a pool.
The tunnel was nearly 600 yards (550 meters) long and was an impressive engineering project for the ancient world. The geography of Jerusalem made the project especially important because the city sat on a ridge, while the spring was down in the valley below. Instead of leaving the water exposed to an attacking army, Hezekiah brought it safely inside the city walls.
The tunnel helped Jerusalem prepare for war and protect its people during a siege. Today, visitors can walk through much of the tunnel and see the remarkable work of the ancient builders. The map helps make the story easier to understand by showing the Gihon Spring, the tunnel, the Pool, and the upper parts of Jerusalem.
