The article explores the Hulda Forest and Herzl House in central Israel, significant for their historical connection to the origins of Zionism. The forest, initiated by the Jewish National Fund, commemorates Theodor Herzl's legacy with a stone building designed by Joseph Barsky. Despite its historical importance, the site remains closed to the public. The article also touches on the 1929 riots, the Arab village of Hulda, and the War of Independence, providing a reflective look at what remains after a century: a closed heritage site, a monument, an erased village, and a clogged well.

Gal On Citadel, a Canaanite citadel from the 12th century B.C.E., offers a glimpse into the past, situated along Nahal Guvrin, south of Kibbutz Gal On. The site, which has been excavated and preserved by the Israel Antiquities Authority with the Jewish National Fund, is now open to visitors. The citadel illustrates the end of the Canaanites as a nation, abandoned around 1150 B.C.E. The area also has historical significance due to the former Arab village of Zeita and the establishment of Kibbutz Gal On in 1946. The citadel will serve as the northern entrance to the planned Kings of Judah Road, a tourist route showcasing Israel's ancient heritage.