Givati Parking Lot dig, Jerusalem

Name: Givati Parking Lot dig
Address: Jerusalem, Israel
Telephone: *6033

#137 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Givati Parking Lot dig is an archaeological excavation located in the Tyropoeon Valley. It is adjacent to the City of David, the most ancient part of the Canaanite and Israelite city of Jerusalem. The dig is conducted by Doron Ben-Ami and Yana Tchekhanovets of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the City of David Foundation. ()

Local name: חניון גבעתי Coordinates: 31°46'28"N, 35°14'7"E

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הר צִיּוֹן‎ (hr ziywon)Jerusalem Israel

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*6033

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Givati Parking Lot dig – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Menorah, Western Wall Tunnel.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Givati Parking Lot dig?

Nearby attractions include Large Stone Structure, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Dung Gate, Jerusalem (2 min walk), City of David, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Robinson's Arch, Jerusalem (3 min walk).

How to get to Givati Parking Lot dig by public transport?

The nearest stations to Givati Parking Lot dig:

Bus

Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (13 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (14 min walk)