The 2017 Mount Zion Dig is done. 

Before…

And after…

The obvious difference is the change in the landscape.  Walls are revealed, floors uncovered, rooms outlined, and a multitude of artifacts discovered.

What you can’t see is the tens of thousands of pottery shards collected and the hundreds of tons of dirt and rocks removed from the site. 

Our directors are reporting that our work is clarifying this complicated site and revealing a huge body of information about  life in first century Jerusalem. 

It’s been hard work, made tolerable by the camaraderie of new friends and shared tasks. But it has also been immensely satisfying knowing that we are adding to the world’s understanding of ancient Jerusalem.

There is a farewell party tonight and Marion and I leave tomorrow for a night in Tel Aviv before flying back to the U.S. late Saturday night. 

I don’t know if I’ll get anything posted between now and when we get home. So… It’s been great sharing this trip with you. I hope you have enjoyed following our adventure!

Remember to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.  Shalom. Salam. Peace!

14 thoughts on “Dig Done”

  2. Dear Von and Marion. What a TREAT to read the blog and travel along with you. I particularly have enjoyed the wonderful photography that makes me feel RIGHT THERE. I’m so glad you were able to begin your retirement with such an amazing adventure, and that you took the time to share it with us.

    Safe travels home, and love from all the Dardens, a Dillon and some Rowells! Debbie

    Debbie Dillon Darden / 704.364.3603 / d3darden@gmail.com

    On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 10:16 AM, Clemans Travelogue wrote:

    > Von Clemans posted: “The 2017 Mount Zion Dig is done. Before… And > after… The obvious difference is the change in the landscape. Walls are > revealed, floors uncovered, rooms outlined, and a multitude of artifacts > discovered. What you can’t see is the ten” >

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  3. Von – thx for putting a face on so many things/places we’ve heard and read about.
    The Kingdom of God is on earth as it is in Heaven – hopefully more so each day!

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  8. We should be the ones thanking you for sharing your time in the Holy Land with us. We have thoroughly enjoyed following your journey and the beginning of your adventures in retirement!
    Becky and Lester Ranson

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  9. I know this has been a wonderful experience and will only make your teaching incredibly interesting!

    Hope you are home safe and sound!

    Thanks for sharing your experience.

    We miss you at MPPC!

    Love,
    Sandy and Claude

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