Burnt House, Archaeological museum in Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem
The Burnt House Museum displays artifacts and remains of a dwelling discovered six meters below current street level in Jerusalem's Old City.
The house belonged to the Katros family, a priestly lineage, until its destruction during the Roman siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
The residence included specific architectural elements such as a ritual bath, indicating adherence to Jewish ceremonial practices of Second Temple period inhabitants.
Located at 2 Tiferet Israel Street, the museum features a 25-minute video presentation depicting life during the Great Jewish Revolt against Roman rule.
Excavations revealed human remains of a young woman's arm in the kitchen area, providing direct evidence of the catastrophic fire that consumed the building.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 1995
Address: רח’ תפארת ישראל, הרובע היהודי 9108402 9108402
GPS coordinates: 31.77559,35.23270
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:09
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