Gezer Calendar
So the Gezer calendar is a small limestone tablet with an early Canaanite inscription discovered in 1908 by Irish archaeologist R. A. Stewart Macalister in the ancient city of Gezer, not so far from Jerusalem. It is commonly dated to the 10th century BCE. Although the excavation was unstratified and its identification during the excavations […]
David and Goliath
The story of David and Goliath is one of the more celebrated biblical narratives. this post will tell you all about this fascinating story!
Emmaus Nicopolis
Emmaus Nicopolis is an ancient settlement on the way to Jerusalem, where, according to Christian belief, Jesus met two disciples.
Latrun Abbey
The history of Latrun Abbey (Also known as Latrun Trappist Monastery) starts In 1879, and according to another source in 1875. Then Carmelite nuns purchased agricultural land from the Arab village of Imwas, located north of Latrun. At about the same time, in 1876–1877, two developers – Alexander Howard (originally named Alexander Awad) who was […]
Tel Gezer
Tel Gezer is an archaeological site in the foothills of the Judaean Mountains, roughly midway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. It is now an Israeli national park. In the Hebrew Bible, Gezer is associated with Joshua and Solomon. Moreover, Tel Gezer became a major fortified Canaanite city-state in the first half of the 2nd millennium […]
Luzit Caves
Luzit Caves are a series of bell caves, perched on a flat hill 210 meters above sea level, about a kilometer southeast of Luzit in the Judean lowlands. Most of the caves are interconnected and create huge halls and spaces. They are not arranged for a visit similar to the Beit Guvrin caves, but the […]
Tel Azekah
Tel Azekah holds a prominent place in the annals of history. This tells a story of an ancient city that witnessed a succession of civilizations, from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age and beyond. Its strategic position along ancient trade routes and proximity to Jerusalem made it a coveted prize for conquerors and a […]
Tel Lachish
Tel Lachish is the site of an ancient Near Eastern city, now an archaeological site and an Israeli national park in the Judean Hills.
Flam Winery
So Flam Winery was established in 1998 by Golan and Gilad Flam and their mother Kami to produce wine in Israel at the highest international level. The whole family joined in the realization of the vision and mobilized their experience and talent. Furthermore, their father Israel, the pioneers of the local wine industry; from whom […]
Clos de Gat Winery
It’s hard to think of a more beautiful and interesting wine trip than a visit to the Clos de Gat winery in Mitzpe Harel. And that’s even before trying their exquisite wine! Clos de Gat Winery is an Israeli boutique winery on Kibbutz Harel, at the foot of the Judean Hills. So the Winery is […]