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Lipta: the spring and the ancient village in the Jerusalem mountains have been renovated - voila! tourism

2023-02-28T14:40:19.727Z


The village of Lipta (which is open) in the Jerusalem mountains has undergone a partial renovation recently. The development included the restoration of terraces and the buildings of the ancient village, as well as the spring. Watch Walla! tourism


In these days, phase one of the development project "Mi Nefatuh Orchards" in the village of Lipta in the Jerusalem mountains has been completed, which includes the restoration of ancient terraces, the remains of the buildings of the ancient village and a spring of Mi Nefatuh (Lifta), the seasonal flowering of beautiful almond trees, wild plants and an orchard, the construction of an access road to the spring , cultivating recreational paths and rest and shade areas.



The Israel Land Authority, through the Fund for the Preservation of Open Areas, has so far allocated approximately 1.8 million shekels out of the approximately three million planned for the Me Naftuh Orchards project, which includes Nahal Naftuh and Me Naftuh Spring with its two ponds and Me Naftuh Valley on the many agricultural terraces in it.

As part of the project, restoration and development works were carried out that included regulating surface runoff from the road network in the area, restoring terraces to stop the floods, training and making the site accessible to travelers and paving a pedestrian access road to the complex.



Me Neftuh is mentioned, starting from the Israeli period, in the book of Joshua.

In the place there are remains from this period, until the establishment of the state, as found in the Antiquities Authority's survey of the place.

One of the pilgrimage routes that connected Mosa and Jerusalem also passed through Nahal Naftuh.

The new project includes the restoration of ancient terraces and the remains of the buildings of the ancient village.

Lipta (Photo: Ortal Zabar)

A natural gem connecting Ben Ha'ir and Nahal Sorek (Photo: Ortal Zabar)

The purpose of the restoration project - treatment of the silt that reaches Nahal Sorek

The layer spring of Lipta, and its surroundings, turn the place into a natural pearl that connects the city with Nahal Sorek, at the immediate and scenic exit from the urban area to the nature of the stream.



The spring flows in the open Ein Reserve and drains north into the central channel of Nahal Sorek.

Over the years, the large amount of drainage that poured into the river from Begin road and road number 1, caused a massive drift every winter, the destruction of ancient agricultural terraces on the slopes of the mountain, the clogging of the spring with drift and the demolition of the entrance to the river complex.



The purpose of the restoration project was to treat the silt coming from the top of the channel, following the large amount of drainage that poured into it, diverting it from the spring and restoring the ancient roads and terraces.

The implementation of phase one included the arrangement and restoration of the terraces, the mitigation of the floods along the channel and the treatment of their damage, the construction of a regulated channel that diverts the water from the spring's expanse to the downhill and the construction of an orderly access road to the spring, as well as the regulation of optimal safety and welfare conditions for visitors and travelers.

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Lipta spring, in the old days (photo: Eyal Shapira)

underwent rehabilitation.

The remains of the village of Lipta (Photo: Ortal Zabar)

More in the planning: the planting of trees in the Land of Israel

In the next phase, which will begin soon, the restoration of the terraces will continue, including the local flora, including wild plants, forest trees and orchards, the restoration of the river channel and its banks, as well as the enrichment of the humid habitats, including the planting of hydrophilic vegetation and the eradication of invasive plants.

In addition, the planting of Eretz Israel trees on the restored terraces with the participation of Jerusalem youth is planned soon, and later lakes will also be dug for the conservation and regulation of runoff water downstream of the project, down towards Nahal Sorek.



The system of recreational trails along the stream and the restored terraces along the route of the existing trails connect the Romema neighborhood, Givat Shaul and the Emek Elazim Metropolitan Park.

All of these make it possible to preserve the site and bring the local population closer to the values ​​of nature and heritage.

A sign next to a new path being paved in Lipta (Photo: Ortal Zabar)

During this period, the almond trees bloom in Lipta (Photo: Ortal Zabar)

The Minister of Housing and Construction, Yitzhak Goldknopf: "I welcome the completion of the first phase of development and rehabilitation and the accessibility of the magical site at the entrance to Jerusalem. The unique project is part of our ambition alongside building the land, to cultivate its beauty and preserve the open spaces."



Yankee Quint, director of the Israel Land Authority: "Rehabilitation, development and public accessibility works were carried out at the site, and at the end of the project, the creation of a system of recreational trails will lead to connections between the Romema neighborhoods, Givat Shaul and the Emek Erazim metropolitan park. In addition, the project combines cooperation with local Jerusalem youth, who will strengthen the connection between the future generation and nature and the heritage of our country."



Zeev HaCohen, director of the Jerusalem region of the Nature and Parks Authority: "Mi Nafatuh Nature Reserve is located in the territory of an ancient agricultural village identified with the settlement of Mi Nafatuh mentioned in the Bible, and there are archaeological remains from the First Temple period.

The restoration project combines treatment of nature, landscape and heritage values ​​in the first place."



In recent years, the Israel Land Authority (Israeli Land Authority) has allocated, through the Fund for the Preservation of Open Spaces, close to a billion shekels to help finance projects dealing with the preservation, environmental development and cultivation of streams, parks and open spaces outside the built-up urban areas and making them accessible to the general public.

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