Ben Shemen Forest Excursion Uncovers Hidden Treasures
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
An excursion to Ben Shemen Forest to collect carob fruits led to the discovery of three sites: the Valley of the Monks, the Blind Park, and Tel Hadid. Carob fruits ripen from August to November and are usually easy to find. The discoveries were made during the carob harvesting season.
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- A trip to Ben Shemen Forest to find carob fruits led to the discovery of three sites.
- The discovered sites include the Valley of the Monks, the Blind Park, and Tel Hadid.
- Carob fruits ripen in the autumn months, between August and November.
- Carob trees are common throughout Israel, found in ancient orchards and JNF plantings.
- The carob fruits are typically sweet and easy to collect from the ground.
A trip to Ben Shemen Forest, initially intended to find ripe carob fruits, led to the discovery of several notable sites within the area. The carob fruits, which ripen between August and November and are known for their sweetness, are typically abundant and easy to find on the ground around the many carob trees found throughout Israel, including those in ancient orchards and those planted by the Jewish National Fund (JNF).
During the excursion, explorers stumbled upon three distinct locations: the Valley of the Monks (Bik'at HaNe'arim), the Blind Park (Park Ha'Ivrim), and Tel Hadid. Each of these sites yielded unique and pleasant discoveries, expanding the scope of the outing beyond the original goal of collecting carob fruits.