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Fig. 182 can also be seen. The first opening leads northward, to the site of the gushing, a
ᶜEn Tzabarim tunnel with three shafts cut into the aquifer. It is 0.7 m wide, 1.75 m high, and
45 m long. Along the walls niches were cut for oil lamps at a distance of 60–80
cm from one another. From the second opening, the shaft tunnel led south, but
it is blocked a short distance after the round reservoir. On site there are no secure
arrangements for descending into the round reservoir and proceed north, along the
shaft tunnel, to the source of flowing water.

The Shafts Tunnel of cEn cAmi (coordinates 15075.21774): This part of the shaft
tunnel is located in the Mei Kedem Park within the boundaries of Alona tourist
park. The site is maintained by the Alona Regional Council. This is an active
tunnel through which cool water flows. Before starting the walking route along the
tunnel, a ten-minute film is projected about the water supply system to Caesarea
and on the section mentioned. The entire visit lasts 40–50 minutes. On site there
is a parking lot and rest rooms. There is an entrance fee (discounts for children,
soldiers, students, and handicapped). One should bring along a flashlight, footwear
suitable for walking in water, and a change of clothes. A section of the tunnel 373
m long with eight diagonal shafts separated by 31–45 m from each other is exposed
here. Seven of them are along the walking route, in water. The entrance (through
shaft no. 2) and the exit (via shaft no. 7) are facilitated by a convenient metal
staircase. The walk is mild and suitable for all ages. In the “difficult” parts overhead