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The Sorek Stalactite Cave and the Emperor’s Road

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Our destination today is one of the most unusual natural sites that Israel has to offer, the Sorek cave in the Judean Mountains near Bet Shemesh. We’ll have lunch nearby and then explore the remains of an ancient khan with it’s well-preserved mosaic floors, and hike down the Emperor’s Road…

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