‘Touching Time’ – Bet She’an National Park Invites You to Touch the Stones

Israel Nature and Parks Authority invites you to a unique and exciting team-building experience at Bet She’an National Park. This hands-on journey into the past is suitable for families and groups, offering a blend of education, preservation, and exploration.

The Program

“Touching Time” is a captivating 2-3 hours’ experience, available in both Hebrew and English. This program is ideal for those who seek a deeper understanding and connection with history. Participants will:

• Engage in hands-on conservation work, learning about the techniques and importance of preserving historical sites.
• Optionally take a guided tour of the site, led by knowledgeable experts who bring the rich history of Bet She’an to life.
• Be led by a conservation expert who will share insights into the site’s significance and the intricacies of archaeological preservation.

Conservation in Bet She’an 1, Photo by Nir Nadivi

Bet She’an National Park

“If the Garden of Eden is in the Land of Israel, then its entrance is Beit She’an” (Reish Lakish, Babylonian Talmud, Eruvin 19a).

Bet She’an boasts a rich and varied history. Throughout the ages, its fertile soil, abundant water, and strategic location at a crucial crossroads made it a coveted city by many rulers. Decades of excavations at Bet She’an have uncovered incredible treasures: ancient bathhouses, streets, temples, and monuments that captivate with their grandeur and beauty. Now, you can be a part of the ongoing journey to preserve this ancient city, which met its demise in an earthquake in 749 CE.

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