Historical Significance

Al Makhrour Valley holds deep historical and cultural significance, dating back thousands of years. It has long played a vital role in the agricultural and economic life of the civilizations that have inhabited Palestine.

Archaeological evidence shows that the valley served as a key agricultural and trade route linking Bethlehem to Jerusalem since the Canaanite era. The landscape is dotted with historical features, including:

• Ancient stone agricultural terraces

• Traditional water arches used for collecting water

• Rock-hewn water reservoirs

• Archaeological caves dating to Canaanite, Roman, and Byzantine periods

In 2014, UNESCO included Al Makhrour as part of the "Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem" World Heritage Site, recognizing its agricultural heritage and rural cultural significance.

Today, the valley stands as a living testament to the harmonious relationship between humans and nature, where traditional farming practices continue to shape the land as they have for centuries.