New Accessible Road Opens to Ancient Shiloh Heritage Site in Benjamin Region
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אפרת ברינר
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
A new accessible road has opened at the ancient Shiloh heritage site in Benjamin, Israel, enabling visitors with severe mobility challenges to reach the historic Tabernacle and observation tower by vehicle with prior coordination. Funded by a private donation, the road is part of wider site upgrades including a new visitor center, aiming to make the site inclusive while preserving its historic nature.
- 01A new road now allows vehicle access to the ancient Shiloh site for visitors with severe mobility issues.
- 02The road was funded by a private donation and is open only by prior arrangement to protect the site.
- 03The upgrade is part of broader infrastructure improvements including a new visitor center.
- 04The site’s deputy director cited frequent cases of disabled visitors unable to access key areas before.
- 05Benjamin Regional Council head Israel Gantz called the project a necessary and valuable step for inclusivity.
- 06Tourism CEO Kobi Mamo emphasized respectful, responsible accessibility for all visitors.
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