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Nabatian City Avdat National Park in the Negev encompasses the remains of one of the famed ancient Nabatean cities along the Incense Route, the road over which costly incense, perfumes and spices were brought out of Arabia, across the Negev and to the Mediterranean ports. The Nabatian city was named after the Nabatean king Oboda (30-9 BCE), who was buried Read more...
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The Western Wall Tunnels During a fascinating tour of the Western Wall Tunnels – Hidden layers of the Wall are revealed underground. They tell the story of ancient Jerusalem, and of generations of longing for it. The tour takes approximately an hour and 15 minutes. The Western Wall Tunnels is closed on Shabbat and festivals, and on the eve of Yom Read more...
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April–September 8 am.– 5 pm. October–March 8 am.– 4 pm. Fridays and holiday eves: 8 am. 3 pm. Last entry to site one hour before above closing hour The Baram synagogue in the National Park of Bar’am, located near the Lebanese border between Kibbutz Sasa and Moshav Dovev, somewhat off the beaten tourist track, is one of the better preserved Read more...
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April-September 8am.– 5pmOctober-March 8am.– 4pmFridays and holiday eves 8am – 3pmLast entry one hour before above closing hour Castle of Judin Yehiam Fortress National Park Read more...
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How to Get Here From the Road no. 90 Tiberias-Bet Shean road, south of Tiberiasn, take road 717 for about 15 km Read more...
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Beit She’arim National Park What was once the ancient city of Beit She’arim, hometown of Rabbi judah Hanasi, compiler of the Mishnah, is today a national park featuring the rich remains of the Roman-Byzantine town and a fascinating necropolis. During excavations that were carried out at the site in the 1930’s and 40s, a large synagogue was Discovered, located on Read more...