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Ancient clay beads found in northern Israel rewrite timeline of cultural expression in the region

Researchers identified 19 different types of beads, whose shapes are reminiscent of plants that were harvested by Natufians, and were vital to their lives, such as wild barley, lentils, and peas. 

A butterfly clay bead from the Final Natufian period in Eynan-Mallaha, Hula Valley, colored red with ochre and marked with the fingerprints of an approximately 10-year-old child, March 18, 2026.
NESHER'S NEW padel courts mark the arrival of northern Israel’s first padel club and the sport’s rapid rise beyond the country’s center.

Northern Israel’s 1st padel club launches

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15,000 years ago, hunters gatherers on the Carmel lived off coastal lakes teeming with birds

El-Wad Terrace Excavations: Excavation at the El-Wad Cave terrace on Mt. Carmel reveals layers of Natufian history, offering a window into life 15,000 years ago.

Ancient Carmel cave dwellers hunted in lakes and marshes, not the sea, new study reveals


Travel to Tirat Hacarmel this summer

Tirat Hacarmel at the foot of the Carmel Forest, is one of the least-known cities in Israel, but should be your vacation destination this summer.

THE KEDEM Hotel: Putting Tirat Hacarmel on the map.

Elma Hotel: A different type of break for calm and culture

Elma is built in a unique architectural style that hugs the undulating hillside contours and blends into the landscape while maintaining an unmistakable presence.

COCKTAILS ON the balcony with Zichron Ya’acov in the background.

World's first food processor, from 350,000 years ago, found near Haifa

The food processor is the oldest abrasion tool ever found.

The oldest abrasion tool ever found, it is about 350,000 years old and was discovered in Tabun Cave on Mount Carmel.

Archaeologists propose new identification for biblical Tel Rosh

First documented in the mid-19th century, Tel Rosh presents remains dating back to periods spanning over the millennia.

Tel Rosh archaeological site in the Galilee

500,000 years ago, inhabitants of the Carmel knew their land well

Ancient humans were able to select raw materials for their tools based on technological criteria.

Nahal Me‘arot Caves, Mount Carmel

Large fire breaks out on Mount Carmel, segments of Highway 6 are blocked

Highway 6 tunnels have been blocked from both directions in the area of Tel Kashish interchange due to fires along Route 70. Police forces and firefighters have been called to the scene.

Large fire breaks out on Mount Carmel, segments of Highway 6 are blocked, June 1st, 2020

Tour Israel by rejoicing in Yatir Forest

It’s wonderful to hear the wind blowing through the leaves of the oak, cypress and acacia trees of the Yatir Forest, and with luck, you might even catch a glimpse of deer, elk and rabbits there.

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Wine Talk: Wine festival tourism

Sukkot is the wine harvest festival and the Mount Carmel wine route is recommended.

DINING IN Tishbi Winery Restaurant under a pergola of vines.