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El-Araj (Bethsaida-Julias) Excavation Project
Kinneret Institute for Galilean Archaeology (Kinneret College) / Nyack College · El-Araj (Beit HaBek), northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel
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El-Araj (Bethsaida-Julias) Excavation Project is a program in El-Araj, northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel, for college-age students, open to men and women.
An ongoing excavation on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee investigating the site identified by the project as ancient Bethsaida-Julias, offering short volunteer dig sessions to students and adult volunteers.
- Duration
- Short (2-10 weeks) — 2-week sessions (three offered in 2026: Jul 10-24, Jul 24-Aug 7, and a fall session Oct 9-23)
- How to sign up
- Contact the excavation directors directly or apply via the project's official site. https://www.bethsaida-julias.com/home
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