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Archaeological Sites in Israel
There are archaeological sites in Israel literally everywhere you turn, and it is no wonder when you consider how many rules the land has been under over the course of thousands of years. Sites like the Western Wall, the Belvoir Fortress, Qumran and Shivta are just a few archaeological sites among many found in Israel, all of which offer an exciting glimpse into history and tell a detailed story. Here are some of the most popular and interesting archaeological sites in Israel, although, as you will realize when you are here, almost everywhere you turn, there is another archaeological site, a fortress or ruin, there for you to explore.
The Templars’ Tunnel, Akko (Acre)
The Templars’ Tunnel in Akko is an extraordinary underground passageway built by the Knights Templar (a Christian military order) to connect their main fortress at old Akko’s southwestern tip with the port. It is one of Akko’s most visited sites, with an underground stream and impressive domed ceiling. It is a marvel of ancient ingenuity... Read More
Kursi National Park
Kursi National Park is an archaeological site in Northern Israel featuring the captivating ruins of a Byzantine monastery. This monastery is identified by tradition as the site of Jesus’ “Miracle of the Swine”, in which Jesus is said to have performed an exorcism on a man possessed by demons. The demons then entered a herd... Read More
The Russian Compound, Jerusalem
Located in the heart of Jerusalem, the Russian Compound is one of the city’s oldest and most historically significant areas. Established in the 1860s just off Jaffa Road, it was among the first complexes built outside the Old City walls. The compound is also home to striking landmarks for those drawn to history, archaeology, and... Read More
Temple Mount Sifting Project: Jerusalem, Israel
Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in some real archaeological work in the holy city of Jerusalem! Get your hands dirty sifting for real treasures from the First and Second Temple periods. The Temple Mount Sifting Project is a unique initiative accessible to the public. In the 1990s, heaps of soil with unimaginable archaeological... Read More
Family-Friendly Attractions in Israel
When traveling to the Holy Land, you’ll have plenty of options for family-friendly attractions in Israel. Family is at the heart of the local culture - so it’s no surprise that there are abundant ways to enjoy time together in this beautiful country. From Masada Fortress to Red Sea beaches - and plenty of child-friendly... Read More
Archaeology Wing at Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem, Israel
The Terra Sancta Museum in Jerusalem features a fascinating archaeology wing. The Terra Sancta Museum is one of the most relevant museums for Christian history in the old city of Jerusalem, located at the Monastery of the Flagellation, a fascinating testament of Medieval Jerusalem, on the famous Via Dolorosa. The wing hosts a captivating display of the Christian... Read More
Belvoir Fortress
The Belvoir Fortress could be considered one of the north’s best kept secrets in Israel. Just 20 kilometers south of the Sea of Galilee sits the crusader castle that dates back to the 12th century CE. The impressive structure sits high above the Jordan Valley, a strategic location during the time of the Crusades. Designed to... Read More
Tel Gezer & Carmei Yosef
Halfway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, in the foothills of the Jerusalem Hills, Tel Gezer National Park houses impressive archaeological ruins in a tranquil natural setting. Today, the surrounding Gezer Region houses small villages such as Carmei Yosef, with eco-touristic sites, and a monthly market. Tel Gezer National Park Seldom does one site have so... Read More
Shivta
Shivta, in Israel’s Negev Desert is a Nabatean City that forms part of the series of UNESCO Heritage Site Desert Cities which were part of the Nabatean Spice Route, transporting frankincense and myrrh from Yemen to port on the Mediterranean. Relatively uniquely Shivta was never destroyed, and whilst over time many of the structures collapsed, having been... Read More
Megiddo
Megiddo, an impressive site in the Lower Galilee region of northern Israel was once an ancient city was critical that dominated the Aruna Pass (Wadi Ara or Megiddo Pass) the entrance to one of the few passes through the Carmel Mountains. This gave those who occupied Megiddo incredible power over the Via Maris, the main... Read More
Qumran
Qumran is best known as the place where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered not so long ago. Located on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea in the Judean Desert, approximately, Qumran is located between Jerusalem and the major Dead Sea beaches and attractions such as Ein Gedi and Masada. Missed by many tourists,... Read More
