Jericho to Jerusalem, walking the ancient trail of the Good Samaritan

We attempt to walk from Jericho to Jerusalem along the ancient path which the Good Samaritan would have taken. An epic 2-day journey via the Wadi Qelt (River Kelt) and Saint George Monastery!

This hike follows a narrow path between the mountains for over 30 miles (50km). And in the midst of the empty wilderness, we found water!

Correction at 8 minutes 46 seconds (8:46) — The Monastery was destroyed by the Persians, not the Muslims.

Season 3, Episode 1

From Jericho to Jerusalem in Two Days [Unseen Footage]

There's an ancient road that goes from Jericho to Jerusalem, the road that is mentioned in the gospels in the parable told by Jesus about the Good Samaritan. We walked this road three years ago, however, in the original video we have not shown you what really happened to us and the dangers of this road. In this video, we revisit our hike and show you footage we've never shown before.

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The BRUTAL Location of the Good Samaritan

When Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan, His audience would have been familiar with the desolate and hostile road between Jerusalem and Jericho. Jeremy and Barry walk the road and discuss the powerful message of loving our enemies!

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The Oldest City On The Planet: Jericho // Behind The Wall

Have you ever wondered when and where the first city in the history of mankind was founded?
Well, you’ll be able to find your answer in the West Bank of Palestine.
Situated by the Dead Sea and the border of Jordan, Jericho is known as one of the earliest continuous settlements in the world, dating back approximately 11,000 years.
It’s mind-blowing just to think about this number.
During my Palestine trip, I got a chance to stop by Jericho, so in this video, I’m going to share what this ancient city is like.

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The Underground Street of Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem

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The modern streets of Jerusalem are no older than the middle ages. So where are the original streets that Jesus would have walked on? Is it possible to find them still today?

In this episode, we descend underground, beneath the modern street of Via Dolorosa, to find the original stones that would have witnessed the events.

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Season 3, Episode 9

The Valley of The Shadow of Death, Jerusalem

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Part 2 of the Jerusalem mini-series. In this episode, we explore the Kidron Valley.

Season 1, Episode 38

Transcript:
In the last episode, we walked through Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem, which led us to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus spent lis last hours before he was taken to to be judged.

This Episode, we continue the Jerusalem tour as we descend into the Valley of the Shadow of Death.

Jerusalem rests on the edge of two valleys: The Hinnom and the Kidron.

Both of these Valleys do not have a pleasant history.

The Hinnom valley is where some of the kings of Judah sacrificed their children by fire to Molech, who is believed, by some scholars, to be Satan.

The Kidron valley, is where King Jehoshaphat overthrown the enemies of Israel, and where the Levites would throw away the unclean and defiled items to.

The Kidron valley is located on the east side of Jerusalem. If we exit Via Dolorosa street through the Lion’s Gate, and walk a few minutes east, we’ll find ourselves in the valley of Kidron.

Today the valley is a mix of ancient and modern graveyard. Since many Jews believe that they will be resurrected when Messiah will come through the East Gate, they are willing to pay big money to be buried as close to the gate as possible. So they could be the first to enter the new kingdom.

If only they knew that the Messiah they are waiting for had already told them that the last will be first, and the first will be last.

As we descended lower into the Valley of the Shadow of Death, we find the monument which Absalom built for himself. Through generations, the Jews had an interesting custom to bring their children here and have them throw rocks at the monument, as a reminder to what happens when you disobey God.

According to the Bible, Absalom was not buried inside of his own monument. Instead, he was buried in a shame way. Joab threw him into a pit and piled a heap of rocks on top.

Today the monument is sealed, but in the early 20th century, they were able to get inside and find an inscription from the 4th century: “This is the tomb of Zachariah, the martyr, the holy priest, the father of John”. Could this really be the tomb of John the Baptist?

During the rebellion of Absalom, King David, fled Jerusalem through this valley. Then he mentions this valley in Psalm 23:

“Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”

Because this valley is located on the east side of Jerusalem, it is covered in shadow most of the day. The overlooking monument of the wicked king Absalom reminds the fate of those who rebel against God. The burial caves scream “death”, and the adjacent valley of Hinnom points to the eternal lake of fire. It makes sense for David to write these words as he fled from Absalom, but it even makes more sense to apply it to Jesus.

This valley is located right between Gethsemane and Jerusalem. So when Jesus was captured in Gethsemane, he had to actually walk through this valley, and into Jerusalem.

Right next to Absalom's monument is what believe to the Tomb of prophet Zachariah. However, the archeologist could not yet find the actual tomb as they have evidence to believe that this is a monolith. Completely carved out of the solid rock and does not contain a burial chamber.

Herod's Pagan Temple

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Herod the Great is famous for expanding the second temple, but he had also built pagan temples for Augustus.

According to the ancient historian, Josephus Flavius, Herod built three temples for the Romans. One in Caesarea Maritima, one in Samaria, but the third one could not be identified for a long time.

Where is the missing temple, and did archaeologists finally find it at the site of Horvat Omrit? Why did Herod build it in the first place? And how does this all point to and explain Herod's desire to kill Jesus?

Join us in this adventure, as we drive north to the site of Horvat Omrit to find the answers!

Season 3, Episode 10

Shocking Discovery at Ancient Temple in Israel

Residue of Cannabis was found at the altar of an ancient temple in the territory of Judah. The Temple was first dated to the time of King David and Solomon, however, upon further examination the archaeologists came to a different conclusion.

Citations:
- AHARONI, Y. “Excavations at Tel Arad: Preliminary Report on the Second Season, 1963.” Israel Exploration Journal 17, no. 4 (1967): 233–49.
- Herzog, Ze'ev. The Fortress Mound at Tel Arad an Interim Report. Tel Aviv 29, no. 1 (2002): 3-109.
- Eran Arie, Baruch Rosen & Dvory Namdar (2020) Cannabis and Frankincense at the Judahite Shrine of Arad, Tel Aviv, 47:1, 5-28, DOI: 10.1080/03344355.2020.1732046

Photo Credits: — Israel Museum photo: אסף.צ at wikipedia — Photo of the Tel Arad Shrine: Laura Lachman/Israeli Antiquities Authority/Israel Museum, via AP

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- All scriptures are taken from NKJV bible, except the last verse of the video which is quoted from the ESV Bible.
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00:00 Intro
03:21 Canaanite City
09:50 The Fortress
14:07 The Cannabis Temple
23:30 Conclusions

English Closed Captions created by Terri Adams. Looking for English Captions of your own? Contact Terri at I.Create.Captions@gmail.com.

Philistine DNA and 4000-year old gate in Tel Ashkelon

In this final episode of the Philistine cities, we go to Tel Ashkelon where scientists performed a DNA test on the bones from recently excavated Philistine cemetery. The results helped solve an ongoing debate of Philistine origins. In this video, we also go to walk inside the world’s oldest arched gate, which is believed to had been built the Caananites in 1850 BC.

Video chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:47 Arrival
03:18 Philistine DNA
06:00 4,000 Gate
09:08 Conclusion
10:18 Outro
11:06 Bloopers

Season 4, Episode 8

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— Article “Ancient DNA Sheds Light On The Genetic Origins Of Early Iron Age Philistines” By Michal Feldman, Daniel M. Master, Raffaela A. Bianco, Marta Burri, Philipp W. Stockhammer, Alissa Mittnik, Adam J. Aja, Choongwon Jeong, Johannes Krause - Science Advances 03 Jul 2019: EAAX0061
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Journey Through Palestine - Travel Documentary

Palestine means a lot of different things to many people, and may not be the most obvious travel destination. It is often associated with conflict and political unrest, overlooking the fact that it’s also a beautiful and fascinating region, with a vibrant culture, incredible historic landmarks, spectacular natural scenery, inspiring religious sites, tasty food, and friendly, welcoming people.

On this journey, I’m traveling through the Holy Land, a region important to the three main monotheistic religions, and known today as Israel and Palestine.

In this first episode, I’m exploring the West Bank, the largest and most accessible part of Palestine. From stunning natural scenery to intriguing historic sites. From the busy streets of Ramallah to the narrow alleyways of Nablus’ old city. From religious landmarks in Hebron and Bethlehem to the ancient ruins of Jericho. Along the way, I meet some of the people that call this land home, and sample the local cuisine.

I’ll do so from a traveler’s perspective, focusing on the positive stories and things to do. But here and there I also mention the conflict between Israel and Palestine, since it has impacted the lives of many people in the region. For those interested in the politics and modern history of the region, however, I recommend to read, watch, and listen to as many different sources as you can.

This is my first long trip after the pandemic started, and I’m grateful for the chance to travel again. It’s also my second visit to the region. While much of the footage is from the end of 2021 (including the ‘vlog style’ parts), I’ll also use some background material from 5 years earlier.

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We start this journey in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, with its impressive Church of the Nativity at its core. After visiting the church, I explore the streets around it, meeting people and eating food in the bustling bazaar. There are many other places worth your time in and around Bethlehem, including the Milk Grotto, an olive oil factory (press), Shepherd’s Fields, and the Mar Saba monastery, surrounded by arid mountains.

Hebron is the next stop, a city in the South of Palestine, and (among other things) famous for its glassblowing factories, and also the Tomb of the Patriarch, or Ibrahimi Mosque. The streets around this place are divided between the local Palestinian community and Israeli settlers. As a tourist, you can visit both areas. At the end of the day, my guide Salwa takes me to a traditional Palestinian restaurant, where we eat some delicious food.

We continue this trip in Jericho, regarded as the oldest city in the world. Located next to the Dead Sea, it’s also one of the lowest cities on our planet, and can get very hot in Summer. Other sights to visit around Jericho include the Dead Sea, Nabi Musa, Qasr-al-Yahud, and St George’s Monastery, built into a cliff in Wadi Qelt.

Getting lost in the narrow alleys of Nablus’ old city was among my favorite things to do. There’s a surprise waiting for you around every corner, and perhaps the best one was the Al Aqsa kunafeh store, which is said to make the best version of this Palestinian dessert, which is popular around the Middle East.

We finish this journey in Ramallah, a young and dynamic city, attracting people from around the region to find work and get educated. It’s a commercial hub with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and provides a different perspective on this part of Palestine.

The City on the Hill Jesus Mentions; Susita/Hippos

This is the city on the hill that Jesus spoke about while giving his sermon by the sea of Galilee. One of the most beautiful archeological spots in the land of ISrael. A must see!

Seasons 2 - Episode 2

Season 5 - Teaser #1

We're filming Season 5 and this is just a small teaser of what's coming in 2021.

City of David and Hezekiah’s Tunnel In Jerusalem

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The first temple period excavation site in Jerusalem, Hezekiah's Tunnel, and the pool of Siloam.

Season 1, Episode 40

The Temple Mount Secrets: An Archaeological Goldmine

Temple Mount has a few mysterious that most people don't know about. The mountain of trash that is behind the Dome of the Rock is actually a debris from the illegal excavation at Temple Mount in 1999. This Debris holds 1st and 2nd temple period artifacts. In this video, Rhoda and I, together with our friends Jeremy and Jocelyn go on an unscripted expedition to the Temple Mount. Little did we know, today happens to be the Jerusalem day. A day which is usually known for civil unrest in this area. But this did not prevent us from seeing the debris, and also, accessing a completely new spot - the wall on top of the Eastern Gate. Join us in another adventure of the Unscripted series.

Walking the Jericho Road

Here's a short look at one of the most famous roads in all the Bible. It's the ancient path connecting Jericho and Jerusalem. On a recent tour of Israel, Pastor Andy Cook took a moment to share the experience with you!

Walking from Jericho up to JERUSALEM

The path from Jericho up to JERUSALEM

Jericho Walk

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Razor tour (RZR) near the Good Samaritan Inn, Judean Desert (between Jerusalem and Jericho)

Unfortunately, I have not been able to work as a tour guide as from Feb 2020
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Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera zahishaked@gmail.com +972-54-6905522 tel סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered licensed tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.

Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.

In order to fulfill this calling in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)

Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, glide over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water, and see the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many-faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be implanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.

Jericho to Jerusalem, walking the ancient trail of the Good Samaritan