Mount Zion Cable Car, Military museum near Mount Zion, Israel
The Mount Zion Cable Car Museum displays an original cable transportation system that connected Mount Zion with the Yemin Moshe neighborhood of Jerusalem.
The cable car, designed by engineer Uriel Jefetz, operated secretly during the 1948 War of Independence to transport supplies and evacuate wounded soldiers at night.
The museum represents a period of strategic military innovation during Jerusalem's defense, showcasing the engineering solutions developed under extreme circumstances.
Located at 11 Hebron Road, the museum opens Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with free admission.
The original cable car could transport 250 kilograms of supplies across 200 yards in two minutes while remaining hidden from enemy forces during daylight hours.
Inception: 1972
GPS coordinates: 31.76817,35.22678
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:53
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