Maresha (Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park)
Tel Maresha is one of those places that quietly surprises you. On the surface, it looks like just another hill in the Judean countryside—but underneath, there’s a whole world carved into the rock.
Tel Maresha is one of those places that quietly surprises you. On the surface, it looks like just another hill in the Judean countryside—but underneath, there’s a whole world carved into the rock.
Beit She’arim, located in the southern Galilee is renowned for its extensive rock-cut necropolis, and provides unparalleled insights into Jewish burial customs, artistic expressions, and is a testament to the revival and survival of ancient Judaism under the leadership of Rabbi Judah the Patriarch. The site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
The Jerusalem International YMCA is a significant landmark, embodying a vision of unity and coexistence among diverse faiths.
In the heart of Ramla, the Pool of Arches offers a glimpse into the city’s early Islamic past. Half-hidden beneath street level, this ancient reservoir still holds water—over 1,200 years after it was built.
In the middle of a modest park in the heart of Ramla rises an elegant stone structure. The White Tower — a 13th-century minaret built by the Mamluks is a reminder of a city that was once one of the most important in the Islamic world.
The Burnt House, a remarkable archaeological site that provides an intimate glimpse into the life of a priestly family during the Second Temple period and stands as a silent witness to the catastrophic events of 70 CE.
Along the western shore of the Dead Sea in Ein Gedi, lies the remnants of an ancient synagogue know as the Ein Gedi Synagogue that offers a window into a vibrant Jewish community from more than 1,500 years ago.
Near the Dead Sea, the formation known as Lot’s Wife Pillar is a natural salt formation traditionally linked to the biblical story of Lot’s wife, who, according to the Book of Genesis, was transformed into a pillar of salt.
Qumran is a site of profound historical and religious importance. This area became the stage for one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century: the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Qasr el Yahud marks one of the most revered sites in Christian tradition—the very place where Jesus is believed to have been baptized by John the Baptist.