What\u2019s the connection between a National Park and a political conflict? Why is it Jerusalem, of all Israeli cities, that has the most national parks, and why are most of them in East Jerusalem? How are archaeological sites and excavations used as tools in the struggle for public opinion, and as a means of taking control of lands belonging to Palestinian residents? These and other questions are some of the topics considered on Emek Shaveh\u2019s tour of the National Parks in East Jerusalem. The tour includes a visit to the Jerusalem Walls National Park, the City of David and Silwan excavations, a trip to the A-Tur neighborhood, and a visit to the \u201cEmek Tzurim\u201d national park, as well as the planned site for the \u201cMount Scopus Park.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tour is approximately four hours in length, and includes travel on a tour bus through East Jerusalem neighborhoods, and light walking.<\/p>\n
Pick-up and drop-off point: Gan HaPa\u2019amon \u2013 Liberty Bell Park, Jerusalem<\/p>\n
Suggested minimum donation to cover costs: NIS 50<\/p>\n
To book a group tour, please contact us at: tours@alt-arch.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Photo Gallery<\/p>\n To catch a glimpse of the tours, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\nMap: Jerusalem’s Green Belt Tour<\/h2>\n