The Pool of Siloam, where the Bible says Jesus healed a blind man, will be open to the public for the first time in nearly 2,000 years

For the first time in modern history, the Pool of Siloam will be open to the public.

The public has not been able to visit most of the site for two centuries. The New York Post reported that a small section of the pool has been accessible for a long time.

In the coming months, an excavation will expose the ancient pool, allowing visitors to view it as part of a tourist route.

The Pool of Siloam is located in the southern part of Jerusalem's City of David, which is an important area for studies of biblical archaeology. According to Israeli authorities, it went through a number of stages of development and reconstruction.

The pool was part of Jerusalem's ancient water system and later became a religious site. It was used by religious pilgrims to cleanse themselves before going to the Temple.

It became a religious significance for Christians as well. The blind man got sight after Jesus told him to wash in the pool.

Shalom Kveller, City of David Archives

The Pool of Siloam was destroyed by the Romans around 70 AD and was rediscovered in 2004. The steps to the pool were accidentally discovered by a water company working on a sewage pipe.

The Israeli Antiques Authority discovered steps on three sides of the pool during an excavation.

The Pool of Siloam was described as a site of historic, national, and international significance by the mayor.

"After many years of anticipation, we will soon be able to uncover this important site and make it accessible to the millions of visitors visiting Jerusalem each year," he said.