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Places in the Bible: Profile of the Citadel & Tower of David in Jerusalem

By , About.com GuideAugust 12, 2005

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Often called 'David's Citadel' and 'David's Tower,' these names are erroneous because David didn't have anything to do with them. The cylindrical tower was built during the 16th century and the square tower (citadel) dates back to Herod. Today the site is a museum that teaches about the history of Jerusalem's Old City. Read Article: Profile of the Citadel & Tower of David in Jerusalem
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