What is conrad schick?

Conrad Schick (1822-1901) was a German architect, archaeologist, and missionary who spent most of his life in Jerusalem, where he designed and restored numerous buildings, including the iconic Tower of David. He also excavated the ancient sites of Jerusalem, particularly around Mount Zion, and was one of the leading scholars of the city's history and archaeology.

Schick was born in Bitzfeld, Germany, and was trained in architecture and engineering in Stuttgart. In 1846, he traveled to Jerusalem as a member of the Württemberg Templers, a Christian sect that aimed to establish a model community in the Holy Land. He soon became interested in the antiquities of the region and began to explore and document the ancient sites and monuments of Jerusalem.

In 1856, Schick became a missionary for the Anglican Church and established the first modern Protestant mission in Jerusalem. He continued his architectural work, designing and restoring buildings for the mission and for other organizations and individuals in the city. He also taught architecture and engineering to local students, and helped to establish the first technical school in Jerusalem.

In addition to his architectural and missionary work, Schick was a prolific writer and scholar of Jerusalem's history and archaeology. He published numerous articles and books on the subject, as well as maps and illustrations of the ancient sites and monuments. His work remains an important resource for scholars today.

Schick died in Jerusalem in 1901, leaving behind a legacy of important archaeological and architectural contributions to the city.