Mines of Time

The new Visitors Center in Timna Park offers a unique multimedia presentation, “Mines of Time”. The exhibition brings to life the story of the art of copper mining and its significance to the culture of Ancient Egypt. It explores the history and culture of the peoples who came to Timna thousands of years ago, Egyptian expeditions, Midianite miners, ancient Egyptian gods and more. Using a revolving stage and seven video projectors, visitors are taken back through time to this ancient age when man first replaced stone tools with metal ones. Using state of the art technology and a wealth of special effects, the audience is presented with an unforgettable diorama of figures and images.

 The experience comes alive for the audience through their participation in stories, riddles and mysteries of this ancient region of Timna Valley. What are the origins of the copper snake? Who are the ancient Egyptian gods? Learn about the cult of copper and the shrine to the goddess Hathor, the goddess of the mines.

This is a not-to-be-missed experience during your visit to Timna Park.