The Historical Tomb of King David
Are you brave enough to visit historical tombs? Well, one of the famous tomb to visit in Jerusalem is King David’s Tomb. According to a late-medieval story, the location known as the Tomb of David is where the biblical King David was buried. The site has been made into an important archaeological site and tourist attraction in the region.
It is located on the ground floor of a former church and occupies the space that was once the first floor of this unusual building. The upper floor of this building is home to something as significant as what some people consider to be Jesus’ last meal, and it was also the original meeting place for Christians in Jerusalem.
According to a ninth-century tradition, David’s remains were moved by Solomon from Hebron to Jerusalem. However, many historians and archaeologists are in disagreement with the Jewish religious authorities on whether or not this is actually the burial site of King David.
Over the years, the location of King David’s tomb has been debated for centuries but it is more often believed to be placed at this location than any other. The tradition of locating King David’s burial site in this place was first documented by the Muslims in 9th century and continued by other believers.
The underground hall is known to be the crypt where the grave is located. The Franciscan monks who were responsible for maintaining the Holy Land renovated the building into what we are seeing today during the 14th century. Then in 16th century, monks were forced to abandon the building which was then taken over by Muslim worshippers. The building had been a mosque for years and is still used as one today by Muslims who believe that King David is a prophet.
Today the usual visitors of the King David’s Tomb are Jews who gather there for prayer. You can also visit the tomb to learn more about the historical site in Jerusalem.
