Opposite, you can see the Zanoah Quarry. It is named after the nearby settlement, which draws its name from the Bible, where cities in Judea are listed alongside Zora and Azekah. Here, components for cement, asphalt, and sand are extracted.
This short walk through the Ela Valley and the slopes of the central highlands will reveal the history of the place, from biblical prophets to Roman emperors. Important trade routes from the valley to Jerusalem have always passed through here, and this was the border of Judea. We will encounter intriguing sites like the battlefield of David and Goliath, the possible tomb of Goliath, and many other stories of this fascinating area.