Ninety years ago, my father began this journey.

When I was nine years old, growing up in the City of David, I worked alongside one of the most renowned archaeologists of the time, Kathleen Kenyon of England. She led the famous excavations of the City of David and Jericho. During the summers, I worked with her to earn pocket money, carefully learning how to uncover fragments buried deep beneath the ground. Those early lessons in patience, history, and discovery shaped the foundation of my life.

My father was deeply rooted in this field as well. He worked with the legendary Jerusalem professor Eliezer Sukenik almost a century ago, whose son, Yigael Yadin, later became one of Israel’s most influential archaeologists.

 For over seventy years, my father operated his business in this very place, supplying museums, institutes, and scholars with ancient treasures. After finishing school, I joined him at work. Together, we met leading archaeology professors from Europe and America who came with their students to study, collect, and preserve artifacts—pottery, coins, and even weapons from the early Canaanites.

Our story is rooted in the Old City of Jerusalem, along the historic Via Dolorosa, the path believed to be walked by Jesus on His way to the crucifixion. For nearly a century, our family shop has stood here, surrounded by ancient stones and timeless stories.

From this sacred street, we have carried forward a tradition of preserving and sharing the treasures of the past. The Via Dolorosa is more than our location—it is part of our legacy, connecting our family’s work with the heart of Jerusalem’s spiritual and historical heritage.

Being located on the Via Dolorosa placed us at the crossroads of faith and history. Pilgrims, scholars, and collectors from all over the world have walked through our doors, drawn by the authenticity of our artifacts and the history that lives in every piece.