A new exhibition at Ben Gurion International Airport is set to begin taking passengers on an important journey through the history of the people of Israel.
Such a thing has never been seen at the airport: A treasure of coins from a Maccabee rebel, evidence of the name “Ahab”, a 5-ton stone from the Western Wall, and weapons of conquerors who are no longer here.
The new exhibition was established by the Israel Antiquities Authority, the Israel Airports Authority, and the Ministry of Heritage, with the support of the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. It combines archaeological finds and rare photographs of significant discovery moments, telling the story of the continuity of the Jewish people over 3,000 years.
Reminding Travelers About Ancient Israel
This is the first time in the history of Israel that such an exhibition is being held in the Departure Hall, combining original archaeological finds with rare photographs of dramatic discovery moments in the field.
While previous exhibitions mainly displayed photos and digital elements, “Eternal Israel” brings the past into the present through authentic objects, some of which are being presented to the public for the first time.
Each item reveals a fascinating story about the history of the Jewish people and emphasizes its historical roots in the Land of Israel.
Alongside the finds, QR codes are embedded, linking to videos of the excavation process and allowing visitors to connect with rare moments of history being uncovered in real-time.
The exhibition is slated to open in the coming days.
