Talpiot is a neighborhood of Jerusalem located on Jerusalem's southern side. Talpiot is characterized by an industrial section as well as a residential section. It borders the neighborhoods of Baka and Arnona. The ancient road known as Derech Hevron passes through Talpiot and links the biblical cities of Jerusalem and Hebron. Also a collouial feature of Talpiot is a street intersection known to locals as "Bank Junction" (known as such due to a number of banks that grace its corners).