Emek Tzurim National Park, National park at Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel.
Emek Tzurim National Park spans 42 acres around the Old City walls between Mount of Olives, Mount Scopus, and Kidron Valley in Jerusalem.
The park gained national park status in 2000, preserving Mediterranean vegetation and ancient olive groves that have existed for generations in this region.
The Temple Mount Sifting Project operated here from 2004 to 2017, allowing visitors to participate in archaeological discoveries from Jerusalem's historical layers.
Visitors can access the park from Sunday through Friday, with winter hours from 8:00 to 16:00 and summer hours from 9:00 to 17:00.
The Ancient Jerusalem Sifting Project continues at this location, processing material from various archaeological excavations throughout Jerusalem.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 2000
GPS coordinates: 31.78944,35.24333
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:39
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