Hightlight
- Religious
Overview
The Burnt house (Katros House) is an ancient wealthy residential home in the Old City of Jerusalem that was discovered in a 1970 archaeological excavation five meters below street level.
Prior to perusing the artifacts in the museum, watch an audio-visual presentation that recreates the story of the priestly Katros family during the last few days prior to the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. The movie shows every 40 minutes, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in four different languages (Hebrew, English, Spanish and French). After the movie, walk through the reconstructed four rooms, courtyard, kitchen, and mikveh (ritual bath) and picture how the Katros family lived.
In the adjoining museum, view artifacts such as heavy stone kitchenware (used by priestly families for spiritual purity reasons), coins, and grinding stones. See ancient inkwells, a spearhead and a stone weight etched with the name “Katros.” Notice the signs of fire on the stones of the house, attesting to the destruction of the Katros House by fire, hence the name “Burnt House.”
To See and Do
- Watch an audio-visual presentation
- Walk through the reconstructed rooms
- See signs of fire throughout the house
- View excavated artifacts
Child Friendly
- Yes
Amenities
| Disabled Access | There is an elevator for wheelchairs | |
| Eating | Restaurants and cafes in the Old City | |
| Shopping | Souvenir shop outside |
Don’t Miss
The excavated artifacts and signs of fire throughout the house
