Across Israel, ancient streets, ports, mosaics, and ruins sit directly inside modern life. This memory game draws from that reality. Archeological Treasures of Israel invites players to engage with sites that exist across the country today, from coastal harbors to hilltop cities, presented through clear, hand drawn illustrations that reflect what these places look like when you stand in front of them.
The game includes twenty-one matching pairs of illustrated cards, each focused on a specific archaeological site in Israel. Locations such as the Old City walls of Jerusalem, the ancient port of Caesarea, the Sea of Galilee boat discovered in Ginosar, mosaics from Sepphoris, and landmarks from Jaffa appear as visual anchors. Each card pairs an illustration with the site’s name in English, making the experience accessible while staying grounded in place. The artwork favors architectural detail and recognizable forms, helping players connect images to real locations they may have visited, studied, or encountered through Israeli history.
Designed for repeated use, the cards are sturdy and smooth, sized comfortably for children and adults. Gameplay follows the classic memory format, allowing the focus to remain on observation, recall, and discussion. As matches are made, players often pause to talk about the sites themselves, turning the game into a natural entry point for conversation about archaeology, geography, and daily life in Israel across different eras.
The box opens into two trays, one for play instructions and one for the cards, keeping everything organized between uses. This format works well in family settings, classrooms, and educational programs, where the game is often brought out again and again.
Contents:
21 pairs of illustrated memory cards
Instruction card with rules of play
Game Details
- Players: 2 or more
- Recommended age: 6+
- Language: English
- Illustrations: Hand drawn, site specific artwork
- Theme: Archaeological sites across Israel
Specifications:
- Card count: 42 cards (21 matching pairs)
- Made in: Israel
- new
Archeological Treasures of Israel – Memory Game
Fantastic Israel is the realization of Tali Taisiya Melter’s dream to create unique, engaging coloring books that celebrate all that is majestic and wonderful about the land of Israel!
Talia was born in Russia and carried hope in her heart that one day she would be able to emigrate to the Jewish Homeland. When she was a teenager she was able to fulfill her dream to live in Israel. She arrived in Israel and immediately knew she was home.
Her life in Israel has evolved and now she is married and lives in Binyamina with her husband, two young children, and the family schnauzer, Goldy.
It is Talia’s hope that you will discover the enchantments of Israel through her coloring books which are fun for children and grown-ups too!