Pardes Minkov, Agricultural heritage museum in Rehovot, Israel
Pardes Minkov is an agricultural museum in Rehovot that documents early citrus farming traditions. The site contains original buildings, tools, and irrigation systems from the early 1900s that show visitors how farming was conducted at that time.
Zalman Minkov established the first citrus grove here in 1904, starting Rehovot's agricultural development. The property became a model for the region, demonstrating how farming techniques from Europe could be successfully adapted to local conditions.
The name "Pardes Minkov" comes from the Hebrew word for orchard, reflecting the Minkov family's foundational role in establishing this grove. You can see how the space was organized with distinct work and storage areas that reveal the daily routines of early citrus farmers.
Visitors should know that parts of the site are outdoors and accessible year-round. It helps to arrive earlier in the day during warmer months to avoid strong sun, and wearing comfortable shoes is important since there is a lot of walking.
The preserved bayara, a traditional garden space with a cistern and walls, displays the original structure of early Israeli irrigation engineering. This feature is often overlooked by visitors but offers an authentic glimpse into the practical engineering of the founding era.
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