Neot Kedumim
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Neot Kedumim (lit. Beauties of Ancient Times) is a Biblical garden
and nature preserve located near Modi'in, mid-way between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
, Israel
. It is a unique endeavor to re-create the physical setting of the Bible.
The park covers an area of about 2,500 dunams. The idea of planting such a garden dates back to 1925. In 1964, land was allocated for the project with the help of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion
.
Neot Kedumim features a series of natural and agricultural landscapes, among them the Forest of Milk and Honey, the Dale of the Song of Songs
, Isaiah
's Vineyard and the Fields of the Seven Species
. Signs are posted throughout the garden quoting relevant Jewish texts in Hebrew and English.
In 1994, Neot Kedumim and Israeli botanist Noga Hareuveni, the driving spirit behind the garden, were awarded the Israel Prize
for their special contribution to society and the State of Israel.
Biblical garden
Biblical gardens are cultivated collections of plants that are named in the Bible. They are a type of theme garden that botanical gardens, public parks, and private gardeners maintain., They are grown in many parts of the world with examples in diverse places, including the Japans Seinan Gakuin...
and nature preserve located near Modi'in, mid-way between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
. It is a unique endeavor to re-create the physical setting of the Bible.
The park covers an area of about 2,500 dunams. The idea of planting such a garden dates back to 1925. In 1964, land was allocated for the project with the help of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion
David Ben-Gurion
' was the first Prime Minister of Israel.Ben-Gurion's passion for Zionism, which began early in life, led him to become a major Zionist leader and Executive Head of the World Zionist Organization in 1946...
.
Neot Kedumim features a series of natural and agricultural landscapes, among them the Forest of Milk and Honey, the Dale of the Song of Songs
Song of songs
Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon, is a book of the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. It may also refer to:In music:* Song of songs , the debut album by David and the Giants* A generic term for medleysPlays...
, Isaiah
Isaiah
Isaiah ; Greek: ', Ēsaïās ; "Yahu is salvation") was a prophet in the 8th-century BC Kingdom of Judah.Jews and Christians consider the Book of Isaiah a part of their Biblical canon; he is the first listed of the neviim akharonim, the later prophets. Many of the New Testament teachings of Jesus...
's Vineyard and the Fields of the Seven Species
Seven Species
The Seven Species are seven agricultural products - two grains and five fruits - that are listed in the Hebrew Bible as being special products of the Land of Israel....
. Signs are posted throughout the garden quoting relevant Jewish texts in Hebrew and English.
In 1994, Neot Kedumim and Israeli botanist Noga Hareuveni, the driving spirit behind the garden, were awarded the Israel Prize
Israel Prize
The Israel Prize is an award handed out by the State of Israel and is largely regarded as the state's highest honor. It is presented annually, on Israeli Independence Day, in a state ceremony in Jerusalem, in the presence of the President, the Prime Minister, the Knesset chairperson, and the...
for their special contribution to society and the State of Israel.
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See also
- List of Israel Prize recipients