Hezekiah's Pool 

2005

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The above picture was taken in the first day of our trip.  As we looked down in the middle area, it was strewn with piles of dirt and trash and appeared very much unattended.  It was hard to imagine what it must of looked like in its hayday.  In fact, our reasons for being on the roof of the Petra Hotel were seeing the skyline and looking at other notable features.  However, as I discovered perusing through the great pictures I had obtained from Prof. Bolen, I caught a glimpse of what it must of looked like without the trash and the mass of humanity (especially the internationally savvy street hawkers!).  Take a look at the picture below and tell me that you don't agree it was better in the old days!  Thank you Prof. Bolen for scanning and getting these publishable.  What an invaluable service!

ca. 1890