Jerusalem, Israel

Pool of Siloam

The stepped pool where Jesus sent a blind man to wash — rediscovered by a repair crew in 2004.

Biblical significance

4/5 · Major biblical site

For centuries the Pool of Siloam was assumed to be a small Byzantine basin. Then a sewer repair on the southern slope of the City of David struck ancient steps, and archaeologists uncovered a monumental Second Temple pool fed by Hezekiah's Tunnel.

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This is where the man born blind washed the mud from his eyes and came back seeing, and where pilgrims purified themselves before climbing the stepped street to the Temple. Excavation continues, and the full pool is gradually being opened to visitors.

Scripture

John 9:1-11

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Isaiah 8:6

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Nehemiah 3:15

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Excerpts from the World English Bible. Full text opens in the YouVersion Bible app.

Best time to go

Spring and autumn; the site is open and hot at midday in summer.

Visitor notes

Entered through the City of David park at the lower end of Hezekiah's Tunnel. Combine with the pilgrimage road tunnel walking up toward the Western Wall.

Coordinates

31.7702, 35.2354

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