Khirbet Tibnah, Beit Shemesh
#5 among attractions in Beit Shemesh
Facts and practical information
Khirbet Tibnah, is located on the West Bank, between the villages Deir Nidham and Nabi Salih. ()
Beit Shemesh Israel
Khirbet Tibnah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Avshalom Cave, Beit Jimal, Biblical Museum of Natural History, Zorah.
Nature, Natural attraction, CaveAvshalom Cave, Beit Shemesh
57 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Judean Hills near the city of Beit Shemesh, Israel, lies the captivating Avshalom Cave, also known as Soreq Cave or Stalactites Cave. This subterranean wonder is renowned for its high concentration of stalactites, stalagmites, and other...
MonasteryBeit Jimal, Beit Shemesh
40 min walk • Nestled in the rolling hills near the city of Beit Shemesh, Israel, lies the serene and historical Beit Jimal Monastery. This Catholic monastery, steeped in quiet contemplation and rich tradition, is a hidden gem that offers visitors a glimpse into spiritual life...
Zoo, Specialty museum, ParkBiblical Museum of Natural History, Beit Shemesh
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beit Shemesh, Israel, the Biblical Museum of Natural History brings to life the vibrant tapestry of creatures mentioned in the Scriptures. This unique institution is not merely a repository of artifacts but a dynamic and interactive space that...
Archaeological siteZorah, Beit Shemesh
51 min walk • Zorah or Tzorah, perhaps "place of wasps," was a biblical town in the lower hill country of Judah. The site lies at an elevation of about 1,150 feet above sea-level.
Nature, Natural attraction, ValleyValley of Elah
111 min walk • The Valley of Elah or Ella Valley, called in Arabic: وادي السنط, Wadi es-Sunt, is a long, shallow valley in Israel and the West Bank best known as the place described in the Hebrew Bible where the Israelites were encamped when David fought Goliath.
City, Archaeological siteTimnah
133 min walk • Timnath or Timnah was a Philistine city in Canaan that is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in Judges 14 and in connection with Samson.
MemorialScroll of Fire
98 min walk • Scroll of Fire is a monument found in the Jerusalem hills, on the western outskirts of Jerusalem, Israel, and it commemorates Jewish history from The Holocaust until the Independence of Israel from the British. The monument was inaugurated in 1971.
MemorialForest of the Martyrs
128 min walk • Forest of the Martyrs is a forest on the outskirts of West Jerusalem, Israel. It is on the western edge of the Jerusalem Forest near Beit Meir.
Nature, Natural attraction, ForestEshtaol Forest
96 min walk • Eshtaol Forest is a forest in Israel, located north of Beit Shemesh and near Ta'oz and Neve Shalom, south of the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Highway. The Forest of the Martyrs lies to the east. The forest is a popular recreation area and is one of the largest forests in Israel.
Winery, Wine tours, VineyardDomaine du Castel
136 min walk • Domaine du Castel is a family owned winery in the Jerusalem corridor, Israel. It produces approximately 100,000 bottles of wine a year, half of which are exported.
Prehistoric siteHatula
141 min walk • Hatula is an early Neolithic archeological site in the Judean hills south of Latrun, beside Nahshon Stream, in Israel, 20 kilometres west of Jerusalem. The site is 15 metres above the riverbed on a rocky slope in an alluvial valley. Excavations revealed three levels of occupation in the Natufian, Khiamian and PPNA.
Jerusalem