The Archaeological Experience

Location Emek Tzurim National Park

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

an hour and a half

family To all the family

Difficulty: Easy

Accessible

Become an archaeologist for a day and discover historic treasures from the City of David and Ancient Jerusalem excavations.

Rare coins, amulets, jewelry and more, dozens of amazing finds have already been discovered by visitors to the site and more treasures await you! You are invited to join an unparalleled experience and reveal the treasures of Jerusalem with your own hands.

There is a sukkah set up onsite for visitors.

Tour route

  • Starting point: Emek Tzurim National Park
  • Guiding about the activities on site with a certified guide, using examples of tools and of finds from different historical periods
  • Dividing into groups
  • Active sifting of earth from the City of David and Ancient Jerusalem excavations, searching for finds of archaeological value
  • Endpoint: Emek Tzurim National Park

Essential Information

Arriving by car

There is a parking lot at the site entrance. Search for “Emek Tzurim National Park” in WAZE.  Navigation by WAZE

Additional parking is found on Hadassah Lampel Street 10 (Beit Orot Parking Lot). Park at the entrance to the parking lot and go down the steps on the right side for approximately 10 minutes. There are signs directing to Emek Tzurim

 Public transportation

Bus routes to the Beit Orot Parking Lot: 48, 48

Bus stop: Beit Orot Parking Lot

The bus routes take you to the Beit Orot Parking Lot. There are signs directing from the Beit Orot Parking Lot to Emek Tzurim

Access to the site is by a long stairway path that is not accessible to strollers

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There is a cafeteria on site that offers food and drink

 

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  • The activity takes place in a shaded, roofed complex
  • The site is wheelchair accessible
  • There are picnic tables at the site

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Facilities on site

Picnic tables
Parking
Restroom
Sukkah

FAQ

There is a parking lot at the site entrance. Search for “Emek Tzurim National Park” in WAZE.  Navigation by WAZE

There is a parking lot at the site entrance

This City of David site is handycape accessible and offers the following to its visitors:

  • Handy cape parking
  • Handy cape bathrooms
  • Accessible reception desk
  • The sifting project is fully wheelchair accessible. The introduction to the sifting offers accessible chairs as well as sifting stations that are wheelchair accessible.

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