You can join the sifting activity at Tzurim Valley National Park on Mount of Olives in Jerusalem and find treasures from the past. Note: Tzurim Valley National Park is also called Emek Tzurim National Park. And it is sometimes spelled as Zurim. Table of Contents1 Map1.1 Directions2 Tzurim Valley National Park3 Temple Mount Sifting Project4…
Under the Old City of Jerusalem, you can find Zedekiah’s Cave. Since it served as a quarry, it is also called the quarries of King Solomon. Note: Zedekiah’s Cave was reopened after additional restoration, and now it also offers an Audiovisual Show. During August 2025, we joined the show, and here is a short video…
Ayun Stream Nature Reserve has two excellent trails – the long track visits four waterfalls, and the short path goes to Tanur waterfall. Table of Contents1 Map2 Hikes and Tracks3 Directions4 Contact Information5 Entrance Fee6 Nahal Iyyon7 The Long Track at Ayun Stream8 Iyon Waterfall9 Eucalyptus Tree10 Tahana Waterfall11 Tanur Lookout Point (Gafni)12 Tanur Waterfall13…
Ein Gedi Nature Reserve by the Dead Sea offers trails through nature, history, archaeology, and wildlife. Table of Contents1 Map2 Trails2.1 Directions3 What is the Meaning of Ein Gedi?4 Weather4.1 When to Visit Ein Gedi?5 Streams and Springs6 David Stream6.1 Accessibility6.2 Lower Waterfall7 Ein Gedi in the Bible8 Chalcolithic Temple9 Ein Gedi Ascent10 Ein Gedi…
Mount Zion, a hill south of the Old City in Jerusalem, is mentioned in the Bible, and you can visit different landmarks there. Note: I took the featured photo of the Dormition Abbey during the Jerusalem Festival of Light. Table of Contents1 Map2 Directions and Parking3 Why is Mount Zion outside the Old City walls?4…
Davidson Center is a magnificent archaeological park near the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, with findings from different periods. Table of Contents1 Short Description2 Naming3 Map3.1 Directions and Parking4 Jerusalem Archaeological Park4.1 Areas of Davidson Center5 Entrance Fee6 Opening Hours7 Contact Information8 Tours9 Davidson Center9.1 History9.2 In Archaeological Museum9.2.1 The Movie9.2.2 The…