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in our excavation, we find enormous walls, and we interpreted them as the foundations, as the retaining wall to herod s palace. and if this was king herod s palace, it also is likely the spot where pontius pilate held the trial of jesus. jesus was sentenced here in jerusalem in the praetorium, meaning the residence of the roman government. herod s long lost palace, the most lavish in the city, is the obvious spot for pilate s headquarters. it s enormous. it s royal. this is the place where pontius pilatus should sit in jerusalem, only here. the possible discovery of herod s palace is incredibly exciting.
under the tower of david museum. in our excavation, we find enormous walls and we interpreted them as the foundations, it s the retaining wall to herod s palace. and if this was the palace, it was also likely the spot where pilate held the trial of jesus. jesus was sentenced here in jerusalem in this area, meaning the residents of the roman government. herod s long lost palace, the most lavish in the city, is the obvious spot for pilate s headquarters. it s enormous. it s royal. this is the place where pontius pilate should sit in jerusalem, only here.
the possible discovery of herod s palace is exciting. it reminds us once again that this is a real life story that happened in a real place and in a real time. the most famous trial in history is about to begin. romans were very clear about reserving capital punishment into their own hands. the jewish authorities in jerusalem had no authority to execute anybody. so if jesus is to be crucified, then the only person who can authorize that is the roman prefect, pontius pilate. after disturbing the temple, jesus is a marked man. he goes and has the last supper with his disciples and goes then to the garden. that s the place where he s arrested. and then brought to pilate for judgment.