Is this where Jesus was tried by Pontius Pilate? 

How this guy doesn't have like 10 Million subs is beyond me, this has to be the best Bible-Archeological channel in all of RU-vid.

This brought tears to my eyes and broke my heart bc of what Jesus went through for us. VERY VERY powerful video. Thank you for posting. We don't deserve Jesus' love, yet HE still loves us all. GOD bless you. 🙏🙏🙏

Just discovered this channel and I am blown away! This type of content is of the quality that the History Channel used to have in the early 2000s before it was destroyed by Ancient Aliens/Pawn Stars, etc. Back when you wanted to learn something awesome in a documentary. I sure do miss those days, but it’s absolutely amazing that we have this content, which I view as of a higher quality than a lot of the old History channel content. A+ work. Please never stop what you’re doing! Society needs this.

This is more than informative. Your last statement "He took our punishment to Himself so that we could receive what we don't deserve, and that is his grace." struck my heart so deep that it reminded me again to cherish the faith and to set aflame once again my personal relationship with Jesus, our savior and God. Thank you for your channel and God bless you always!

Thank you Jesus for sacrificing yourself for all us wicked sinners. Christ is King

Since I have viewed several of your videos now, I would like to say thank you, not just for the videos themselves, but for the dedication to keeping them in line with the scriptures... Seeing the places uncovered, where the Bible describes, brings to life the truth of God's word and a glimpse for many that may never be blessed to walk those streets... Instead of seeing asphalt doing discredit, think of the ironic nature of Herod's great palace being "dirt under the commoners feet" as a testimony to earthly kings passing away, but God's word still remains... And that's proof. Thank you again.🙏

Not a huge religious person but i love this so much. It adds so much context to written biblical verses and the time it was written in.

I just discovered this channel and it’s my new favorite channel. I’m addicted. This is the first archaeologist I’ve seen who’s done such a clear job of tying ancient sources to physical findings in Christian antiquity. This helps me want to learn more about my faith, and helps me to believe these weren’t all just nice bedtime stories we were told.

Dear Christian Professor, thank you for using your format to proclaim the gospel message to those watching. God bless your ministry! Your faithfulness is refreshing.

It's amazing to my mind to look upon a place where our Lord stood , thank you for making this known to the world....

I was at this gate this summer and my spirit wanted to break down and cry. This is a very important place to come to. I encourage everyone who has not been to Israel to go. It is worth the effort.

Thank you for letting me see the holy land through you. I'll never get to go there, but your videos take me there!

This is by far the most awesome channel. His excitement is contagious! I would pay to go on an Biblical historical trip with him as the guide!!

Your videos are amazing! I stumbled across them just a few days ago; and now I sit down with my Bible, taking notes from you in the margins. I don't want to forget a single fact I've learned from you. In fact, I am so intrigued that I bought your book today, and I'd give anything to enroll in a Biblical archaeological course with you as my professor. God is doing awesome, inspiring work through you! I can't help but to think of how there are some people who are like doubting Thomas. They have "to see it to believe it". Most people may not ever have the opportunity to visit the Holy Land. Your videos are the conduit for lives to be radically changed by stronger, deeper faith, all because of what they've now been able to see! Thank you for your heart of service to the Lord.

Amazing Grace how sweet the sound, to save a wretch like me. I once was lost and now I'm found... Thank you JESUS! 🏜️☝️😎✝️🛐📖🇮🇱🇺🇲❤️ SoCal USA ❤️

Nothing is so thrilling than being able to read the scriptures and see the archaeological proof of the bible ! Makes me cry with joy sometimes.

I was there today! The signage claims there was a secret gate there for Herod. The few people about seemed oblivious of it. I leave Jerusalem tomorrow afternoon but I am going back to this site tomorrow morning after seeing this video.

"They paved paradise and made it a parking lot..." I love your videos, thank you so so much!!!

This is one of my favorite videos, brother Joel. Just received the book I ordered, and can't wait to dive into it! Thanks for all that you do. May the LORD's blessings be upon you and your family.

Absolutely astounding! The stones cry out! Thank you Joel! All Glory to GOD!

I'm not a religious person but i love ancient history, this guy's channel is brilliant.

You are being used to preserve our Lords history. Your doing the Lord's work. God bless you and your Loved ones. Love you all Bill.

All my adult life I wanted and wished that I could visit Israel and walk were Jesus and the saint’s of the holy scriptures walked, lived, and preached the word of god. This channel is a blessing to me and food for the soul ! Thank you to all that produce expedition bible. It absolutely beautiful.

Very interesting. I always was told that Pilate stayed in and operated out of the Antonia Fortress (the large fort-like structure shown over looking the temple on the northwest side of the temple in the reconstruction drawings). This fortress would have been on the east side of Jerusalem near the "Hadrian" gate that the archeologist, Joel Kramer, mentions as the "wrong" gate. So, the "wrong" gate fits with the trial of Jesus by Pontus Pilate being conducted in the Roman-occupied Antonia Fortress. However, Jerusalem as been destroyed and rebuilt over and over and over again since the time of Jesus. This makes any identification of many of the sites in Jerusalem associated with the Bible very, very difficult, if not impossible. Joel Kramer and Shimon Gibson may be on to something with their excavation and theory about Herod's Palace being the place where Pilate conducted the trial of Jesus.

Absolutely tragic how Christian archeological sites have been vandalized and disregarded over time, so thanks for your hard and continuous work 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤

I love your use of scripture, as well as other historical documents, to explain what you're showing us. God Bless your efforts & guide your steps.

Thank you, I love it. As I have never had the chance to visit Jerusalem, I appreciate the sketches and drawings as well as the actual walls and gate. It is still difficult to get your mind around it because to see it for real is best. I am sure the Lord kept it at one side to preserve it for this time before His coming.

I remember spending 3 weeks in Jerusalem years ago following the steps of the Lord.. this makes me want to go back right now!

Just want to say, thank you for what you do. These are things I would never see otherwise. I bought your book and I’m starting to read it. I will also share this with my family and anyone who will listen.

We just traveled to Israel and used a lot of your information when teaching at these sites. On Shabbat we chose to visit this wall and talk about the details, walked the rampart walls and saw the newly paved over parking lot where the excavation was, and unfortunately, plan was to visit Tower of David/King Herod's Palace/Kishle, but with renovations going on it was closed. This West Wall and details of the Stone Pavement, Bema, and Hidden Gate in person was amazing. Thank you for the study and work you have done to share this with us!

This was fascinating! You’re a great communicator. I was absolutely gripped - and then when you talked about Jesus at the end it was explained in a way I have never heard before. Or maybe I was just never ready to hear. So thank you, from this old agnostic. You made me think and feel…

These videos are wonderful, thank you so much for the high quality research and presentation. Keep it up!

Thank you for bringing all these truths out from academic circles only to ordinary people. 👍🏾My favourite channel on youtube now

I just discovered this channel and immediately subscribed. I am in tears to see where my precious Lord and Savior, Jesus stood and walked during what must’ve been one of the hardest and most distressing times in his life. Thank you for sharing this with us. I would love to do a tour with you in Israel to see where Jesus walked but unfortunately my finances will not allow that at this time so thank you for sharing this with us. I would’ve probably never gotten to see it without you sharing it on RU-vid. You are a blessing. Thanks again and please continue sharing with us.

Our God is so wonderful and so merciful, He reveals these things to us to us in His timing to strengthen our faith and to bring many to Himself. Glory to our most gracious Lord ,Saviour & King!🙏✝️❤️🕊️🤗

I'm so blessed to have stumbled upon your channel. Thank you for your hard work.

This is the best archaeology documentary series I have ever seen. And overall it's about our Lord. No match with any Discovery or NatGeo. I love the way all data is shown and explained and makes me believe more and more

love your videos very edifying all GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST

Joel, this is one of my favorite videos of yours. My wife and I enjoyed your book so much, we bought more copies and gave them to each couple in our home Bible study. We then spent the next ten weeks going over each chapter and studying the biblical background of each archaeological site. None of the other members in our group has been to Israel and they were so blessed by learning how the Rocks Speak Out. Thank you for your RU-vid ministry and your book. This is definitely one of the places I've added to my list for when we return to Israel next year, Lord willing.

Why didn't I come across this channel before ? Amazing work. Thank u God for channel like this . Bless n guide those who r behind this tremendous work. In Jesus name. Amen

I am really amazed of what you are sharing about Israel. So blessed to see a man really teaching the whole Scripture. Thank u. It's an eye opener for me. Godbless!

Thank you for these video! I wonder if you agree that Dome of the rock is not the where the last temple was located.. the Dome of the rock would be fort Antonia. would like to see video on this. Blessings to you!

Thank you Joel, and bless you for uploading the real archeological discoveries for us to understand scripture in greater detail. Amazing. Something I find so ironic is the fact the Jews didn't want to be unclean to eat the Passover meal, but they gladly ushered our Passover Lamb, Jesus/Yeshua to his slaughter.

I pray I'll be able to see these sites in person some day, but in the meantime I so enjoy seeing them on your channel. Thank you so much.

Nagyon érdekes koncepció! Remek bemutató! Ilyesmi a "régészet" lényege!

Great video. It also disturbs me to see how people would transform a remarkable place like that into a parking lot while it's the most important place ever?! It's like where Jesus was crucified also, the place is a parking lot?? It's so heartbreaking...🥺

Thanks for another awesome and enlightening video. Glory to our LORD and Savior.

Thanks for this informative video. Some excellent archeological work has evidently gone on in the recent past, but there currently appears to be a rather cavalier attitude (on the part of the authorities) towards protecting the discoveries, from idle vandalism and destruction. I was horrified that the judgement seat ( obviously an important historical find) has casually been detached from its original location and pushed down into another place below, damaging it. Yet nobody has attempted to correct this? Jerusalem evidently has such a plethora of sights and wonders for tourists and pilgrims alike, that this area doesn’t seem to matter, when it obviously is extremely important. Appalling really☹️

Joel, you are absolutely amazing and so gifted, blessed by God. I learn so much from you, and I’ve been to seminary!

I appreciate that you do your research and authenticate your findings, rather than blindly accepting traditional tourist attractions as fact. Keep up the great work!

I love your work, brother. Keep it up and, please, keep sharing it.

amazing. love your work. also love that you shared the gospel at the end.

This was such a great video. Usually when talking about these kinds of things , you don’t get a good visualization of how it was back then but you made this very enjoyable. Thank you sir

Absolutely love the videos, can't get enough of them!

This is the most interesting information I’ve seen in many years. I can’t decide which video I like the best. Proving Amen Hotep II was fantastic but also the videos on Nineveh and Babylon. All excellently produced. Lovely tie ins with Christianity. It just doesn’t get any better than this. This feeds my Soul. It is purely good.

I love seeing places that make sense according to the Bible. Brother, it makes the Bible truly come more alive!

Nice way to start my morning, thanks for posting this. 🙏🏻✝️

Great video! The quality of these just keeps getting better. The content is always great. Thank you for your hard work. Glory to God

I watch this video the Sunday before the beginning of passion week. I have spent the last 3 or 4 days thinking about the days leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. Specifically, the beating, nailing to the cross and His shedding of blood. Or said another way by His stripes, by His piercings and by His blood. This video LITERALLY gives physical context to everything God has been showing me in scripture. I am beyond words for how grateful and JOYFUL I am right now. God is so good! God is so faithful, God is so wonderful that He would give a man, as unworthy as me, such a gift of confirmation.

Jesus is more so Real than i thought. I thank Him forever 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. Sir, you're a mighty man 🌟.

This was fantastic. Clear, great graphics, and an an expert reading of the archaeological record. I appreciate your presentation!

I love your channel and send links to family members that think the Bible is just a bunch of made up stories. These videos have changed the minds of some. Thank you.

I really appreciate all your work and videos, they really help me to understand the land and customs in the bible

Love your effort ❤. This channel is evidence that people keep asking for

Fascinating as always. I am learning so much from your channel. Thanks for being so thorough. Your presentation is always easy to understand and follow. Thanks

This channel is amazing and brings the Bible to life. Keep putting out content and I will continue watching.

Seriously well done sir. Thank you for your efforts on this channel.

Your videos are very important and helpful for true understanding thank you

As a pastor I am so excited to have someone show and explain Jesus' journey. This series opens up the imagination to what it was like for Jesus and his disciples. I would love to have a Bible study using this series. It is so fascinating.

Wow!?! How can these architectural groups assume the age of dinosaurs are millions of years due to the depth and layers?? This excavation was like 30’ deep!

Obsessed with your videos! ✝️💕

The comment on our shared culpability in the crucifixion is appreciated.

Just found your channel and love it! Thank you

This is a very interesting channel. It great to see the places in the Bible. I am so thankful. Thank you

Praise Father Adonai, Yeshua His only begotten Son, and the Holy Spirit for inspiring this level of truth now, when its needed much. Thank you for your anointed efforts here, and for your book I recently bought that I'm savoring page by page.

I just got your book in the mail today! I’m so pleased to see it jam packed! I would really love if you came out with a workbook companion for homeschool families. Also, I noticed the top cover reads: “Book #1 in The Bible and Archaeology Speak series.” I looked for other books in this series, even on your website, and found none. Will you be expanding on this series in the future, or is there a link where to buy the rest of the series? We eagerly wait to buy all your books. 👍👍👍

Many thanks for giving us these glimpses into the past. I would love to be able to take your tours and see this for myself.

God bless you from Philadelphia Beloved brother. Amazing information! Stunning discovery. You are guided by the Holy Spirit and Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth Himself is guiding with His outstretched right arm. We as the Church desperately need encouragement and your discoveries are that very encouragement. Difficult times are upon us and all details from the Bible-Gospel relating to Jesus’ crucifixion are a must to comprehend not only physically but also spiritually. Each one of us MUST ask Our Abba Father to carry the cross for Jesus Christ or we will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. It is a precept- Divine Law. Book of John starting chapter 10 to 15 are so important to understand. Just as each one of us should ask Our Lord what He experienced carrying the cross and anything prior to the beating by iron bells so called Scourging. He had 360 scars. 120 up front and 240 scars in the back. Giving myself over to my Lord’s Will and asking Him what has happened to Him as I read and read over and over what took place to Jesus has changed my life! I eventually added on a film by Mel Gibson. I got intimately closer to Our Messiah. In return He showed me mighty things regarding Shroud of Turin that are prophetically in perfect accordance with Holy Divine Will of Abba Father as it shows clearly what a Hole of a Needle is: parable. It speaks of Two Witnesses and the future return and judgments of Lord Jesus Christ Himself from Isaiah and Revelation. Glory Belongs Only to The Lord Jesus Christ! Alleluia! Thank so much. 😊 - Anna Sz. : )

Your unique insight & your book prove many facts. its all amazing and to have your son with you in your life's work is a great blessing to you and all of us.

I’m an atheist but I love this stuff, very informative and well laid out presentation.

Your work is amazing. Thank you for bringing this into the light in an excellent and teachable way! May God give you strength to continue with your work!

Thank you for all the work you have done in going back and showing the events of the Bible and those in it were real. I really wish you had your own show on network TV so that more people could learn this and turn from their wicked ways and find faith.

I’ve been on your channel for 4 hours now. This past week I read the children’s Bible. I’ve read the whole Bible a few years ago. Christian whole life. After 4 hours all I heard was my conscious saying “ all this proof is not the source of your faith.” But wow is it beautiful to see. The Roman floor under a parking lot sure made me say wtheck. Anthropology was a minor. But I’m down to sort through those Herod artifacts.

20:31 should have been played at the beginning of the video. This is the most profound statement one can make.

This is so awesome. I am ordering his book, fascinating as a follower and believer of Jesus Christ!

Seeing the uncovered mosaic underneath the parking lot was really amazing. That entire location is definitely a hidden treasure.

you guys are doing great, keep up the good work, and may God bless you and empower you even more!

Thank you, Joel, for "publishing" these archaeological finds early, for us!

The best you tube channel I have “ever” come across. I love it!

This was an excellent explanation. Thank you so much I love your channel!

Слава Богу! Библейская история ожила!

Absolutely tremendous work! May the Lord bless you abundantly for doing this crucial apologetic work brother!!!!

Brother, I can't stop watching your videos one after another. God bless you

absolutely incredible! To learn what you teach is invaluable and I can't thank you enough!

I'm not a Christian but still it is historically fascinating.

Can't believe how intriguing your subject matter is brought to life. Thank you

Joel, you bring this all to life. To be able to stand there where our Savior, the Son of God, was tortured and killed on our behalf, is nearly incomprehensible. It really happened. Right there. I stand in awe and reverence and gratitude for what He did for us, and for that ultimate victory over death.

Wow -- This is so fascinating. Thanks for your hard work in bringing this to us -- Thanks to Jesus for being our saviour - Amen !!!

Fascinating and compelling. I immensely enjoy, and fascinated by biblical archeology. I love Jesus, I love what he did for me, and everyone. "The punishment which brought us peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed". Amen

Thanks for sharing. Glory to God.