Ha-Teomim cave

The entrance of Ha-Teomim Cave features a large fig tree and leads to extensive chambers containing numerous limestone formations and stalactites.

Archaeological findings within the cave indicate its use as a shelter during the Bar Kochba revolt against Roman forces approximately 2,000 years ago.

The name Ha-Teomim, meaning Twins Cave, originates from a 19th-century tale of a woman who conceived twins after drinking water from the cave stalactites.

The cave remains accessible twenty-four hours daily from April through October, while winter months bring closure to protect the resident bat populations.

Four bat species inhabit the cave system, including Ettus aegyptiacus and Myotis nattereri, contributing to the regional ecological diversity.

GPS coordinates: 31.72694,35.02306

Latest update: May 23, 2025 13:45