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Visit Umm El Kanatir, an excavated Jewish city and
synagogue from the roman period. this site is being
reconstructed using special high-tech computer
labeling systems that contribute to the accuracy of
the process.
Visit Nahal Oren archaeological site on Mount Carmel,
where, in an ancient cave, archaeologists have found
many artifacts documenting the transition from the
community life of hunting/gathering to farming.
meet with a Senior director of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and learn about the strategy of preserving
archaeological sites in a country with such rich history.
Join an archaeological dig with a leading university.
tour the Judean Desert monasteries from the 4th and
5th centuries, excavated by archaeologists during the
20th century.
explore the Old City of Jerusalem through its
archaeological layers. See how the city evolved from
biblical days.
explore the Western Wall Tunnels excavations which
expose the street-level remains from the Second
temple period.
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