Ben-Gurion Tomb National Park
Midreshet Ben-Gurion, Southern District, Israel
Ben-Gurion Tomb National Park, off Route 40 near Midreshet Ben-Gurion, Israel
GRAVE
VISITOR INFORMATION
The grave plaza is reached by an approximately 300-meter path from parking. The authority lists accessible paths, plaza and toilets.
The parks authority lists access during daylight hours, with no advance booking required; check current conditions before traveling.
October–April for cooler desert conditions; check current park access before travel.
HISTORIC SITES NEARBY
Nearby Historic Sites
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Landmark
WHO WAS HERE
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PEOPLE WHO LIVED HERE
About Ben-Gurion Tomb National Park
David and Paula Ben-Gurion are buried in a garden overlooking the Zin Valley in the Negev.
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority manages the national park and burial garden.
History happened here at Ben-Gurion Tomb National Park
The couple chose a desert setting near Sde Boker for their graves.
The landscaped approach leads to simple markers and a broad view across the valley.
PEOPLE WHO DIED HERE
PEOPLE AT REST HERE
David Ben-Gurion
EXTERNAL LINKS
Israel Nature and Parks Authority, graves and directions: https://en.parks.org.il/reserve-park/ben-gurions-tomb-national-park/
Israel Nature and Parks Authority, daylight access and accessibility: https://www.parks.org.il/reserve-park/%D7%92%D7%9F-%D7%9C%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9E%D7%99-%D7%A7%D7%91%D7%A8-%D7%91%D7%9F-%D7%92%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%95%D7%9F/
Map coordinates: https://mapcarta.com/N1069857426