Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

האיש שבקיר

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 61,555 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

האיש שבקיר

האיש שבקיר, Relief sculpture in Nahal Kziv, Israel

Description

The Man in the Wall is a human figure carved into natural stone along the Kziv stream, shown in reversed form. The relief integrates with surrounding rock formations to create a composition that flows with the landscape.

History

The sculpture was carved during the Hellenistic period, combining local artistic styles with Greek sculptural methods in northern Israel. Its presence records how different artistic traditions came together in this region.

Culture

The carving shows how people left marks on their environment by placing art directly into living rock. This practice reveals how communities merged their creative impulses with the natural world around them.

Practical

You can reach the relief through marked hiking trails in the Kziv Nature Reserve, with parking available at main access points. Morning or late afternoon visits work best, as the light at these times highlights the carving's details more clearly.

Did you know?

The reversed carving technique creates an optical effect where the figure appears different depending on the viewing angle. From some positions the form seems to emerge from the rock, while from other angles it appears to sink into it.

Location
GPS coordinates
33.04320,35.26700
Latest update
December 13, 2025 11:43

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Nahal Kziv).

« האיש שבקיר - Relief sculpture in Nahal Kziv, Israel » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.