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The Temple Mount Sifting Project at Emek Tzurim National Park
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Sifting Project
Have you ever held ancient artifacts from Ancient Jerusalem in your own hands?
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Sifting Project
Have you ever held ancient artifacts from Ancient Jerusalem in your own hands?
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Sifting Project
Have you ever held ancient artifacts from Ancient Jerusalem in your own hands?
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Sifting Project
Have you ever held ancient artifacts from Ancient Jerusalem in your own hands?
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Sifting Project
Have you ever held ancient artifacts from Ancient Jerusalem in your own hands?
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Have you ever found a hidden treasure? Have you ever held an object so valuable that it was considered priceless? Now is your chance!
Join us in sifting through archaeological-rich rubble from the Temple Mount. Learn from archaeologists and expert guides about the discoveries already made and take part in uncovering more of Jerusalem’s glorious past.
- The activity runs about two hours.
- The sifting activity is geared to people of all ages and doesn’t involve physical exertion.
Tour Track
Essential Information
Important Information:
• One should register in advance through the Reservations Center or on our website. Space is limited.
• Parking available onsite, at 10 Hadassa Lampel Street, and at the Hebrew University parking lots .
• Find us on Waze at “Zurim Valley National Park”.
• Public transportation that stops at the Hebrew University: 4, 19, 23, 26, 28. The 48 line has a stop on Hadassa Lampel Street.
• One must descend numerous steps to reach the site.
• There is a snack shop onsite.
• Guests are welcome to have a picnic at the site.
• There is a sukkah at the site that visitors are welcome to use.
• The sifting project overlooks a breathtaking view of Jerusalem and is located inside a National Park with a lot of greenery, along the path of the “Jerusalem Trail”.
For additional information and to a make a telephone reservation, call the Reservation Center.
Prices
| Cost | Adult | Child (5-18) |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Mount Sifting Project | 24 NIS | 16 NIS |
| Combination ticket: Temple Mount Sifting Project + Outdoor Jerusalem Trivia | 130 NIS (up to 7 participants) | ------ |
Opening Hours
Sunday-Tuesday, 18-20 Tishrei, October 8-10
The activity will run from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, ticket office closes at 3:00 PM.
Guided explanations in Hebrew at 09:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
A guided tour in English will begin at 10:00 AM
On Friday, October 6 - 16 Tishrei, and October 13 - 23 Tishrei, Isru Chag
The park will be open from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, ticket office closes at 11:00 AM.
Guided explanations in Hebrew at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
A guided tour in English will begin at 10:00 AM
On Wednesday, October 4 - 14 Tishrei (eve of the first holiday), and on Wednesday, October 11 - 21 Tishrei (Hoshana Rabba) - the park will be closed.
Duration of the activity: Approximately an hour and a half.
This activity is suitable for the entire family and does not involve physical exertion!
Directions
Arrival Directions to the Emek Tzurim National Park
Public Transportation
Buses: 4, 30, 19, 17, 68, 69,51,83 reach the Hebrew University at Mount Scopus, and then it is a 20 minute walk. You must walk down a long path with stairs, which is not accessible to baby strollers.
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