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Named for Charles Warren, the British archeologist, this 41.5 foot deep shaft allowed access to the water of the Gihon spring from within the walled city. This was of utmost urgency in time of siege. Jerusalem, like many ancient cities, was built atop a hill. Its water source was located outside the city wall. The shaft is reached from the middle of the town, at about the center of its Eastern slope, by walking down 128 steps, underground, through a 65 foot long tunnel, hewn from the bedrock. Having built a horizontal tunnel at the bottom of the shaft, to allow the water of the Gihon to flow backwards and toward the shaft, the residents of Jerusalem could draw water up the shaft. It has been speculated that King David's men entered the fortified Jebusite city through this shaft, overtaking the guards and opening the gate allowing David and his men to conquer the city.

The City of David
Area G
Warren's Shaft
Gihon Spring
Hezekiah's Tunnel

THE CITY BEYOND THE WALLS

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