• Kidron Valley viewed from the Old City of Jerusalem, with the Stepped Stone Structure (bottom right). Kidron Valley (classical transliteration, Cedron, from Hebrew: נחל קדרון...
  • Waterless even in winter, except in case of an especially heavy rain, the Kidron Valley (Nahal Qidron) starts some distance to the N of Jerusalem’s walls.
  • The Kidron Valley, also known as “Nahal Kidron” in Hebrew, is a natural valley that flows between the historic city walls and the iconic Mount of Olives.
  • In between visits to the many important buildings in both the Old and New Jerusalem which together comprise present day Jerusalem a visit to the Kidron Valley is as...
  • Kidron Valley (وادي الجوز) is the valley on the eastern side of The Old City of Jerusalem, separating the Temple Mount from the Mount of Olives.
  • Located on the eastern side of Kidron Valley and facing the Temple Mount, the Tomb of Absalom with its conical shaped roof was cut out of the solid rock.
  • The Kidron Valley is a beautiful and picturesque place, full of lush vegetation which changes colors according to the season.
  • Lastly, from the sacred to the historic, the Kidron Valley is a treasure trove of sites that bridge the gap between the past and the present.
  • David fled across the Kidron Valley to escape his rebelling son Absalom; King Asa worshipped idols in the valley and Athaliah was executed here.
  • Kidron Valley and the Judgments of God in the Bible. 1. God will gather the nations to the Kidron Valley at the end of the Tribulation and judge them.
  • Things to Know Before You Go
    • Kidron Valley is a key biblical site not to be missed by history buffs and religious pilgrims.
    • Dress and act respectfully when visiting the religious sites and tombs in the valley.
    Significant Sites in Kidron Valley.
  • The Tomb of the Sons of Hezir (left) and the Tomb of Zechariah (Seetheholyland.net). The Pillar of Absalom in the Kidron Valley (© Israel Ministry of Tourism).
  • The Kidron Valley, otherwise known as “The King’s Valley,” is beautifully nestled between two historic Holy Land locations within the City of Jerusalem.