Byzantine Archaeology
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Professor Jodi Magness (Tufts University) gave a lecture on the layout and architecture of Roman/Byzantine Jerusalem.  She then led a half-day tour of pertinent sites in the Old City, including the "Third Wall", the Damascus Gate, the Cardo, the Lithostratos, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Prof. Magness describes theories related to the possible 3rd Wall of Jerusalem.
Prof. Magness describes the gate system of the Old City 
(Dr. Yorke Rowan joined this tour, seen with green backpack).
Prof. Magness describes aspects of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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