In Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park, visitors can explore an ancient and extensive network of caves dug out thousands of years ago. It may seem like an impressive feat for ancient residents who didn't have modern technology to help them – but layers of soft limestone revealed even softer chalk beneath the surface, making the caves easier to excavate from the top down. These and even older caves nearby were used for a variety of purposes, from burials to quarries to storerooms.

Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, not just because of the caves but because of important archaeological sites in the surrounding area – including the remains of a Roman amphitheater that once hosted gladiator fights!