The story of the youngest fallen IDF soldier has been accompanied by one single photograph for years. Thanks to the CIty of David foundation guides, his family became aware of another rare photograph that had been forgotten. His niece, who works for the foundation, told us emotionally: It was “greetings from a vanished world”.
A "Beka" barbell from the days of the First Temple was uncovered in the sifting of the dirt in Emek Tzurim. The weight bears writing in ancient Hebrew script, and was used to weigh the half shekel contribution that was brought to the temple
The City of David is a site bearing secrets and archeological finds that testify to a culture with impressive technological knowledge, strategic thinking and economic planning.
Finding a treasure in the debris: An archaeological experience for the whole family
At the Emek Tzurim Archaeological Experience, anyone can become an "archaeologist for a day" and discover a treasure. Many visitors have already participated in sifting debris from the City of David excavations and have found rare and special discoveries