Information and Review of the Umm al-Umdan

In September 2012, a salvage excavation was conducted in Modi’in, in a wadi in the Buchman compound,

300m east of Umm el-‘Umdan, after ancient remains were discovered during an antiquities inspection prior to construction.

The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ashdar Company, was directed by H. Torge, with the assistance of Y. Amrani, A. Peretz, M. Kahan and R. Mishayev. Preliminary inspections at the site were conducted by I. Kornfeld and A. Tendler.

FAQ for Umm al-Umdan (Archaeology and History;National Sites in Modi`in):

Wheelchair accessible? No,
Is there a parking? Yes,
Is it sutable for children? Yes.
Attraction Type: Archaeology and History, National Sites, Region: Tel Aviv and Center, Address: Modi’in Maccabim-Reut (Find more Archaeology and History;National Sites in Israel: Tel Aviv and Center)

Umm al-Umdan Opening hours:

24/7

Features

• Accessibility: No
• Attraction type: Archaeology and History;National Sites
• Parking: Yes
• Suitable for children: Yes

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