It is believed that this tunnel is the one mentioned in 2 Chronicles 32:2-4 and 2 Kings 20:20. Diggers (probably using stone tools) started digging from either side. Miraculously, and truly it is a miracle, they met in the middle. They still can't really explain how they were able to meet in the middle instead of missing each other.
When I lived here before I never visited this tunnel. I was admonished by my dad afterwards because this was one of his favorite attractions in Israel. So, to make up for my oversight years ago, I went twice in one week. I went once on an official tour so that I could learn about it.
Then a few days later I went with the family that I'm staying with and acted as tour guide for them!
There were some nerves at first but everyone really enjoyed it in the end!
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