Hightlight
- Religious
Overview
The Jerusalem Archaeological Park (Davidson Exhibition and Virtual Reconstruction Centre) is one of Israel’s most important archaeological sites, extends over a huge amount of land near the Old City walls. See remains including walls, tombs, inscriptions and monumental structures that date back to the pre-First Temple Period (4500 BCE) and span to the late Islamic Period (1917 CE). Experience the virtual interactive reconstruction of the Second Temple, and feel like you’re actually there. View the Davidson Center, a three floor exhibition that takes visitors through Second Temple period Jerusalem. See artifacts such as vessels, mikvaot (ritual baths) and models that portray main events in Jerusalem throughout time. See films about the 150 year history of archaeological excavations and the Jewish pilgrimage during the Second Temple period. Take a guided tour of the City of David, Old Jerusalem and the Temple Mount walls.
Note:
- Guided Tours (in Hebrew & English) 160 NIS – must be pre-booked 02-627-7550
To See and Do
- Remains including walls, tombs, inscriptions and monumental structures
- Virtual interactive reconstruction of the Second Temple
- Davidson Center: artifacts and films
- Guided tours available, book in advance 026277962
Child Friendly
- Yes
Amenities
| Disabled Access | Partial – only new excavations are accessible | |
| Eating | Kiosk & picnic area | |
| Shopping | Souvenir shop |
Don’t Miss
Virtual interactive reconstruction of the Second Temple
