King David’s Tomb (traditional site)
Jerusalem
King David’s Tomb, Mount Zion, Jerusalem
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VISITOR INFORMATION
The shrine is on Mount Zion near the Cenacle. Treat it as a traditional commemorative location, not a confirmed ancient grave, and respect the site’s active religious practices.
Current reliable public access hours were not established in the reviewed sources. Check local visitor information before travel; worship, observances and security arrangements can affect entry.
Consider March–May or October–November for more comfortable weather; confirm current access and visiting hours.
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About King David’s Tomb (traditional site)
This Mount Zion shrine is traditionally called King David’s Tomb. Archaeology has not verified it as the burial place of the biblical King David.
The Israel Antiquities Authority documented conservation and limited excavations in the compound. Its active religious use makes further excavation difficult.
History happened here at King David’s Tomb (traditional site)
The traditional identification of the Mount Zion building as David’s burial place arose roughly a thousand years ago, long after the period associated with David.
The building was substantially modified over generations. Archaeological work has identified Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, medieval and Ottoman phases but has not established the location of David’s remains.
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EXTERNAL LINKS
Israel Antiquities Authority, excavation and uncertainty of tomb identification: https://publications.iaa.org.il/ha-esi/vol138/iss1/58/
Window to Mount Zion, religious and visitor context: https://www.mountzion.org.il/
Map coordinates: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%27s_Tomb