Ann, Martin and Beth (Tamar) at Neot Kedummim

Day at the Nature, Archeological Preserve

Sunday, November 16, 2008 we went to a place between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv (but closer to Tel Aviv) which has been 'reclaimed and enhanced' from the overgrazed hills.

The first image is of Beth at Solomon's pool. This is a place set up for weddings and so forth. The enhancements to this area consisted mostly of adding top soil near specialized plantings. However there was obviously some landscaping and hydrology work also.

The next image is of Beth near a date palm tree. There are unimproved lands behind her. Beth's name in Israel is 'Tamar' which means date tree.

The next image is the "Golden Pond". I think the idea here was to have wedding processions that went from Soloman's pool to the Golden Pond or visa versa.

The Last image is Beth at a wine press. The 2nd century arch was reconstructed from material that was thought to be part of the original.