# @The Mint Chip Mama on Facebook

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- **Original URL:** https://facebook.com/reel/6038729096241015
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33470445-The-Mint-Chip-Mama-facebook
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- **Posted:** 2023-04-11T21:18:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Mint Chip Mama (@themintchipmama) — https://gondola.cc/themintchipmama

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Dig For A Day - Trip Winner!

The coolest activity ever! We headed to Beit Guvrin National Park to @archaeological_seminars Dig For A Day. 

We expected this to be a top destination for us but what we didn’t expect was just how cool it would be - at every step. If you are going to Israel - or live in Israel - YOU MUST GO HERE.

You are literally digging in an actual archaeological site from the time of Chanukah in one of 10K caves they found in this park.

First you learn about the history under your feet. Next, you go down to a cave and start digging.

We found bones, pottery, stove tiles, and even the top of a jug with the handle still attached! (No you can’t keep them)

We filled up buckets of dirt and “treasure” and carried them up and out of the cave. Then, in teams of 3 we poured the buckets of out and sifted through the dirt to make sure we didn’t miss anything.

Next, we headed to another area where our wonderful dig guide explained the process once something is found, about treasure hunters, and how many of the artifacts that people LIKE US found are now in museums around the world!

Lastly, we toured 2 more caves. One fully excavated - uncovering a huge olive press, and a second still undergoing excavation.

On our bellies, through holes, on our backs, and walking crouched…all by candlelight we walked through this second cave - used to breed pigeons - with our mouths agape. It was so so so cool.

As we departed we were offered a chance to take home some pieces to keep.

Talk about a meaningful souvenir.

📍Follow along on my trip by following @themintchipmama 

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