Neot Kedumim

Welcome to Neot Kedumim, Israel's paramount biblical landscape reserve, nestled comfortably amidst the rolling topography halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. As you stand here at the threshold of this remarkable sanctuary,…

As you step through the main gates and begin your descent along the primary walking path, take a moment to look at the rich, fertile earth beneath your feet. It may shock you to learn that one hundred and forty years ago, the…

As the trail winds further into the reserve, you will suddenly find yourself standing amidst an incredible set of archaeological ruins. We have arrived at the remnants of an authentic ancient farming village, its stone…

Just a few paces away from the residential ruins, we arrive at one of the most critical installations in the entire reserve. Look down at the remarkable two thousand year old stone structure carved directly into the bedrock…

Following the path slightly downhill, we arrive at a fascinating complex that perfectly illustrates the intersection of ancient agriculture and religious devotion. Before you lies an enormous, stepped stone pool, meticulously…

As the trail gently ascends, the dense agricultural installations give way to wide, open hillsides, bringing us into the domain of the Shepherds' Pastures. Here, the air is often filled with the distinct, earthy scent of…

We now enter one of the most densely planted and academically rigorous sections of the reserve, the Botanical Trail of Biblical Flora. This specific pathway represents the ultimate realization of Ephraim and Hana HaReuveni's…

Follow the inviting scent of woodsmoke drifting through the trees, and you will arrive at the Biblical Culinary Camp. This rustic, open air educational area is dedicated to exploring the fascinating daily realities of ancient…

As we arrive back near the entrance gates, take a moment to rest and look out once more over the sprawling expanse of Neot Kedumim. Whether you chose the accessible one and a half kilometer loop or braved the longer three and a…