Explore Herodium, where Ehud Netzer, one of the world’s foremost authorities on Herodian architecture – after decades of searching – finally discovered Herod’s tomb, and at the same location fell to his death while digging at the site. Or join an Archaeological Dig at Tel Maresha, to get a taste of archaeological procedures in a fun way.
Even in ancient times Israel’s importance was apparent as noted in the “Tower of David Museum”, where a plaque above a large relief map of the ancient middle east, reads: “Situated in the fertile crescent, stretching along the Mediterranean coast, the ancient land of Israel (Canaan) served as a vital corridor between continents, a cultural bridge and a buffer between the 2 mighty civilizations on its borders – Egypt and the kingdoms of Mesopotamia”. In bold writing on the plaque is the following line: “A BRIDGE BETWEEN CULTURE, A BUFFER BETWEEN EMPIRES”.
Interested in experiencing the ‘archaeological process’. Taken seriously, but presented lightly, link to the sample itinerary. Ideal for families and kids.