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Interviewing on my day off, part deux

So Donna asked me what the archaeologists think of the religious sanctity of the site, and I’m behind on posts so here comes another one.

I asked both archaeologists why they were attracted to the Givati Parking Lot as a dig and both responded that it was the dream of every archaeologist to work in Jerusalem because of the history and how many different cultures and empires affect what Jerusalem is today. I also asked them both if religion had anything to do with their decision, both replied no. Doron said that while he is Jewish he did not feel and religious or spiritual connection to the site. Yana also said no, she also went on the explain that she is Roman Catholic so if religion had anything to do with her attraction (which it didn’t) she would not have come because of the “City of David”.

Doron also commented that he doesn’t feel that the dig promotes Judaism exclusively, other people use the dig to promote Judaism exclusively. He continued to explain how it was a shame that the site is twisted in such a way. It could, if allowed, be used as a common space for the many cultures seen in Jerusalem today because those same cultures can be seen in the archaeological record at the dig.

When I asked if the dig has become sacred to Judaism as a religious or spiritual place because of the believed connection to King David they both responded no. In their minds the site has become more sacred in a political and nationalistic sense, not a religious one.

~Sarah

June 24th, 2012 | Category: Uncategorized

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