Emek Tzurim National Park

The peaceful valley, where olive trees are planted, overlooks Hebrew University. To visitors, it may seem like an additional Jerusalem landscape, but those in the know, can tell that this is the place where treasures are uncovered!

Since 2004, the Emek Tzurim National Park operates a significant and unique archaeological sifting project.  Archaeological rubble from various excavation sites is brought to the Emek Zurim Valley, and using sifting apparatuses and water, the remaining dirt is removed, revealing artifacts hidden in the rubble.

In this way, it is possible to uncover rare items, and fascinating findings, which could have been accidentally thrown away. This project also enables anyone to be an “archaeologist for a day” and assist in uncovering genuine artifacts. Of course, every visitor has the opportunity to discover a rare and interesting find themselves.

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Archaeology | 15 December 2025

A rare, 1,300-year-old lead pendant decorated with a menorah symbol was uncovered north to City of David

The excavation has been conducted in recent years by the Israel Antiquities Authority in cooperation with the City of David Foundation and the Company for the Restoration and Development of the Jewish Quarter. The find was discovered in the Davidson Archaeological Park of Jerusalem. Only one other ancient lead pendant bearing the Menorah symbol is known in the world

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Archaeology | 21 October 2025

an Assyrian inscription from the First Temple period was discovered

Rare evidence for royal Assyrian court communication to the king of Judah - The rare historical evidence was discovered next to the Western Wall of the Temple Mount, in an Israel Antiquities Authority excavation and the City of David Foundation.

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Archaeology | 30 August 2025

The largest dam in ancient Israel was uncovered in the City of David

A monumental dam excavated in the Siloam Pool in the City of David has now been dated in a joint study by the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Weizmann Institute of Science, to the reign of the kings of Judah, Joash or Amaziah. Its construction may have been a creative solution to climate crisis , about 2,800 years ago, according to the researchers. The research, published Monday in the prestigious scientific journal PNAS, will be presented at the upcoming “City of David Studies” conference in early September.

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The Archaeological Experience
Emek Tzurim National Park

The Archaeological Experience

Uncover treasures from archaeological excavations in the City of David and Ancient Jerusalem and become archaeologists for a day!

Duration: an hour and a half

From 21 NIS per ticket
Ticket prices may vary depending on discounts and ticket selection)

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Essential Information

For those arriving by private vehicle:

The drive passes through mixed neighborhoods. There is plenty of free parking at the entrance to the site.
For navigation using Waze – search for “גן לאומי עמק צורים” (“Tzurim Valley National Park”).

Please note: navigate to“גן לאומי עמק צורים” and not just “עמק צורים”.
For navigation using Google Maps:
Arrive at Hadassah Lamfel Street and walk down to the national park.
Reaching Hadassah Lamfel Street does not require driving through mixed neighborhoods.
You should park along the side of the road and go down the stairs located on the right side. There are signs directing visitors to”עמק צוקים” .
Please note: Going through Hadassah Lamfel Street site involves going down a long staircase path and is not stroller accessible.

Public Transportation

Access by public transportation also requires going down a long staircase path and is not stroller accessible.

  • Bus 48
    Drop-off stop: Beit Orot / Lamfel
    Directions:
    Walk back in the direction you came from. On the left side you will find the entrance to the national park and the stairs leading down to the site.
  • Bus 84
    Drop-off stop: Derech Minharat Har HaTzofim / Martin Buber

    Directions:
    Continue up the street, turn right onto Lamfel Street. At the beginning of the street, on the right side, you will find the entrance to the national park and the stairs leading down to the site.
    Bus lines: 17, 19, 19A, 30A, 34, 42, 48A, 53, 53A, 61, 68, 280, 517
    Drop-off stop: Har HaTzofim Terminal / Martin Buber
    Directions:
    Cross the road and turn right (the desert lookout will be on your left). At the intersection of Martin Buber and Yitzhak HaNadiv Streets, turn right at the second crosswalk — the farther one. Walk down Yitzhak HaNadiv Street and turn left onto Hadassah Lamfel Street. At the beginning of the street, on the right side, you will find the entrance to the national park and the stairs leading down to the site.

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