Coalition for the Preservation of the Historic Basin

Coalition for the Preservation of the Historic Basin

Jerusalem Cable Car

Together with other civil society organizations and public bodies who value Jerusalem’s Historic Basin as a unique historical, cultural and religious site that should be safeguarded from development and construction, we have established the “Coalitio […]

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The Israel Antiquities Authority file libel suit against ‘Emek Shaveh’

The Israel Antiquities Authority file libel suit against ‘Emek Shaveh’

The Antiquties Law

In a Facebook post, we claimed that the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) committed to releasing the archaeological site at Tel Motza for construction in exchange for covering the Authority’s deficits even before commencing the excavation work, and […]

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High Court of Justice - Why Public Spaces in the City of David are Closed

High Court of Justice - Why Public Spaces in the City of David are Closed

Court petition

The High Court of Justice Demands an Explanation from the Nature and Parks Authority as to Why Public Spaces in the City of David are Closed to Silwan’s Residents on the Sabbath and Jewish Holidays On Tuesday, January 14, 2018, the High Court heard […]

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Next tours

Next tours

Archaeological-political tours

Details and registration to the coming tours to Silwan/City of David or the National Parks (The Green Belt) in East Jerusalem. Emek Shaveh’s archaeological tour in the Village of Silwan and at City of David aims to expose the cultural wealth of the […]

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An Alternative Guide to the City of David Archaeological Park

An Alternative Guide to the City of David Archaeological Park

New Guide

A guide for the visitor to the City of David National Park in Silwan. The guide features information about the archaeological site, the way it is being run, and how the antiquities are presented to the public. […]

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