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Begun in 1867, the expedition to Jerusalem undertaken by Lt.
Charles Warren of the Royal Engineers was the PEF's first substantial
project. Warren's instructions were to investigate the site of the
Temple, the line of fortification of the ancient city, the authenticity of
the traditional Holy Sepulchre, the position of the Fortress Antonoa, and the
City of David.
By means of a series of tunnels, at great personal risk, Warren and his
colleagues, most notable of whom was Sergeant Birtles, were able to define
the topography of Jerusalem, recognise the work of Herod on the Temple
Platform, and explore the ancient water systems.
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