All-Time Record: Tens of Thousands of Hikers in Binyamin, 80% Surge in Visitors to Ancient Shiloh
Tens of thousands visited Binyamin's heritage sites during Sukkot, with Ancient Shiloh seeing an 80% visitor surge and Biblical Gibeon opening for the first.
Jerusalem, 4 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — JERUSALEM — Tens of thousands of visitors flocked to heritage sites, springs, and agricultural farms in Binyamin during the Sukkot holiday, setting unprecedented regional tourism records, local authorities reported.
The historic site of Ancient Shiloh saw a record-breaking 80% surge in visitors compared to previous highs. Additionally, over 400 travelers toured Biblical Gibeon, which opened to the public for the first time in years to showcase ancient water systems and archaeological ruins.
More than 4,000 people joined guided excursions across mountain trails, springs, and rural farming settlements. Binyamin Regional Council officials reported historic demand across all holiday activities, highlighting a growing public interest in regional history and heritage tourism.