Dig-for-a-Day Experience for Two in Beit Guvrin, Israel
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Description
A rare opportunity which allows you to touch your roots
Dig for a Day is a unique program designed for visitors of all ages.
The Dig-for-a-Day program runs three hours and includes: digging, sifting, pottery examination and touring the National Park of Beit Guvrin with an exciting crawl through unexcavated cave systems.
Currently, Archaeological Seminars is digging at Tel Maresha, in the area of Beit Guvrin, ancestral home of King Herod. Vast underground labyrinths of man-made rooms are being systematically cleaned and give evidence of underground industrial complexes dating from the Hellenistic period. Remains of olive oil production, weaving installations, water cisterns and baths confirm a high level of material culture. This site offers a wealth of discoveries and practical experience for those who want to "dig" but have limited time.
The Dig-for-a-Day program runs three hours and includes: digging, sifting, pottery examination and touring the National Park of Beit Guvrin with an exciting crawl through unexcavated cave systems.
Currently, Archaeological Seminars is digging at Tel Maresha, in the area of Beit Guvrin, ancestral home of King Herod. Vast underground labyrinths of man-made rooms are being systematically cleaned and give evidence of underground industrial complexes dating from the Hellenistic period. Remains of olive oil production, weaving installations, water cisterns and baths confirm a high level of material culture. This site offers a wealth of discoveries and practical experience for those who want to "dig" but have limited time.
Special Instructions
Winner is responsible for transportation to the dig (approximately 45 minutes south west of Jerusalem) and also for paying the entrance fee to the Beit Guvrin National Park, 13 shekels for children 25 shekels for adults.
More details at http://www.archesem.com/dig.asp