The importance of the City of David, the capital of ancient Israel, and specifically its Pilgrimage Road, was the topic of discussion at an event featuring U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and former IDF Spokesman Maj. (res.) Doron Spielman at the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem on Dec. 9.

The ancient site’s excavation has aroused worldwide opposition.

The Pilgrimage Road, a Second Temple-era route, connects the Pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount. It is located just south of the Old City of Jerusalem and was used by Jewish pilgrims ascending to the Temple on the three major festivals of Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot. It is viewed as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in recent times.

The road opened to visitors on Sept. 15. Israeli Prime Minister Benjam

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