Golan Heights to Host New Museum Blending Ancient History with AI
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
A new museum and planetarium complex is planned for the Golan Heights, set to open in 2028 with an 8.5 million shekel investment. The "Between Earth and Sky" project will blend ancient history and artifacts with AI and multimedia technology, offering an interactive visitor experience.
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- Golan Heights to feature new museum combining ancient history with AI.
- Museum will be part of "Ancient Katzrin" archaeological park.
- Project includes a planetarium under the theme "Between Earth and Sky."
- Construction is slated for completion in 2028.
- Investment in the complex totals 8.5 million shekels.
A new tourist complex is set to open on the Golan Heights, integrating thousands of years of history with future technologies. The Golan Antiquities Museum will relocate to the "Ancient Katzrin" archaeological park, replacing traditional displays with an interactive experience utilizing multimedia and artificial intelligence. The 900-square-meter museum is part of a larger development plan for the Katzrin tourist complex, with an investment of 8.5 million shekels and a projected completion date of 2028.
The exhibition will guide visitors through the Golan's history, from the "Wheel of Spirits" and basalt landscapes to the ancient Jewish city of Gamla and the Great Jewish Revolt, as well as ancient synagogues and daily life during the Mishna and Talmudic periods (late 6th to mid-11th centuries). Artifacts on display will include findings from the Battle of Gamla, ancient Hebrew inscriptions, and menorah depictions.
A key feature will be the integration of advanced technology, including multimedia installations, interactive spaces, hands-on activities, and AI-powered solutions. Ancient artifacts will be presented within a digital narrative of the region's history. The complex, themed "Between Earth and Sky," will also include a new planetarium, starting with archaeological finds and extending to the stars.
The museum and planetarium will expand the 25-hectare "Ancient Katzrin" park, which already features a reconstructed Mishna-era Jewish village. Future plans for the park include a new tourist center and a nighttime multimedia exhibition. The complex is designed to accommodate 200 visitors at a time, with an average visit duration of 1.5 to 2 hours, and an estimated annual capacity of 162,000 to 216,000 people.
The project aims to connect archaeology not only with technology but also with the Golan's landscape, allowing visitors to understand artifacts within their original context. The resulting tourist route will feature ancient settlements and artifacts underfoot, digital reconstructions and AI before their eyes, and the stars in the new planetarium overhead.
