Khan Sha’ar HaGai (Bab el-Wad) — Attraction in Mate Yehuda Regional Council

Absolutely phenomenal museum. Explains well the way the pre-state zionists supported and captured Jerusalem and the discovery and use of the Burma road.

Our 9-year-old children enjoyed it just as much as we did.

Great technology.

A 45-minute stop

He must add to your next Israel itinerary

One small comment of feedback:. The videos had much Hebrew discussion with English subtitles which was a little difficult for my 8-year-old kids. A voice-over would have...

A new national parks that opened recently here in Israel. The site being an historical site on the main road to Jerusalem. Well organized with proper facilities such as shop, parking and restrooms. The site offers an interactive experience that help all ages learn about historical events that took place here. The interactive experience is currently available only in Hebrew and English. We personally enjoyed our visit...

Sha'ar HaGai is a point on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway, 23 km from Jerusalem. During the 1947–48 Civil War in Mandatory Palestine and into the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, there was fierce fighting between Arab forces and Jewish convoys on the way to blockaded Jerusalem. After the 1967 Arab-Israeli War the main Tel Aviv–Jerusalem highway was once again constructed on the shortest route past...