View to Bethlehem from Mar Elias.
Cisterns in the Church yard
Deep beneath the modern surface of Bethlehem lie ancient cisterns that some have linked to a famous longing of King David. These rock-cut reservoirs provide a tangible connection to the biblical narrative of David’s thirsty soldiers breaking through enemy lines to bring him water from his hometown.
Experience the video
Watch the video below to explore these underground chambers and see the archaeological legacy of this biblical memory.