The Grand Egyptian Museum, a new project meant to boost Egypt’s tourism industry, is expected to open in early 2019. Located near the Great Pyramids of Giza, the development is projected to generate 15,000 new jobs and will be one of the largest archaeological museums in the world. At a cost of $1 Billion, the […]
Caves in Israel are well-known for their ancient treasures. Every year, many renowned researchers and archaeologists roam through the vast 1,200 caves systems in the hopes of finding answers to many mysteries about Israel’s past. While many of these caves are natural, you will find hundreds of man-made caves with ties to Biblical and historic […]
(Courtesy Avraham Faust/ Tel ‘Eton Archaeological Expedition) A group of archaeologists from the Bar-Ilan University have discovered an ancient site that could offer an understanding of the biblical kingdom of David and Solomon. While working on an excavation of a house named the “Governor’s Residence”, they found an enormous basement that extends 2,420 square feet. […]
Photo by Ken Fung Roman aqueduct in Caesarea This impressive Roman aqueduct is worth visiting during the summer. The beautiful views of the beach make it a picture perfect site that will impress your Facebook friends. The structure was built in the 1st and 2nd century BC by Herod in an effort to provide a […]
It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that people often choose to visit Israel during the Christmas holiday. But what may be surprising to some is that visitors will not find the same level of traditional holiday merriment that they are used to experiencing in the United States. While Christmas decorations and celebratory events may not be prevalent throughout the entire country, there are certainly a few places to enjoy the festivities.
