Note: the given coordinates will lead you
to Jason magical wand. The cache is located within 50m radius from
there. Read the details for instructions how to find the
cache.
*** Don't forget to print the map. ***
About the place
The tomb of Jason (read
Yah-sohn) is a Hellenistic monument in Rehavia neighborhood. It was
discovered during excavation work in 1956. The tomb is dated to 2nd
century B.C, the period of second temple and the Maccabees. The
tomb is topped by a pyramid, similar to that of Zechariah tomb,
from the same era. The pyramid and the arc gate were reconstructed
from the rocks found in the place. The tomb is located near the
main road to the ancient port of Gaza (today Derech Gaza st.). This
area was use as a necropolis - the town of deads, located outside
the holy city, but near the main road, allowing easy access.
A few inscriptions and drawings were found in the place, in
addition to several Israeli coins from 1st century BC. One
inscription reveals the name of one of the people who were buried
here: "Strong mourn to Jason son of Pah... bye. That you built a
tomb for you and come, have a peace...so strong mourn will do for
you the friends...". The name in this inscription was adopted as
the monument name. Other inscription says in Greek: "Be happy, you
the lives". A drawing of deer and palms were found there. Another
drawing, near the inscription of Jason, shows ships, with a man
standing on the big one. The drawing probably describes Jason,
which was a rich merchant commanding a merchant navy. Other
describe the drawing as a Pirate attacking other ships, leading to
the speculation that Jason was a pirate.
How to
arrive?
The tomb of Jason is located in Alfasi 10, Rehavia, Jerusalem. You
can access it also from Ben Maimon 21. It's easier to find parking
place in Ben-Maimon (parking fee is required on some hours, check
signs). It is less than 10 minutes walking distance from Paris
square.
The cache
The pirates treasure of Jason is hidden somewhere in the
area of his tomb. In the times of Jason there were no GPS
receivers. Even the compass was not invented yet (although the
magnet was discovered a few centuries before). Treasure maps were
uses for those days geocaching. The given map shows the locations
of the Jason's treasure map and of Jason's magical wand. You have
to find the Jason's map to find the treasure location, but only
with the Jason's magical wand, you'll be able to decode the
map.
After you find both the map and the wand, hold tightly the wand in
two fingers, with your thumb on the marked blue point. direct it to
the map and figure the treasure location.
Please:
- Use stealth if necessary. Check for viewers in the windows
above. On night, look well if there is no one sitting in dark
corner and looking you.
- The wand is sealed to protect it from the elements. Don't try
to open it.
- Return the map container with the cap up.
- Be careful in your visit and search. There are some places with
stones that may be not stable and metal wires about 30cm
height.
Original cache content: Playing cards, carabiner, dwarf,
smilies, 3D foam stickers, tree, marble, 2 geocoins, geocaching
infocards, logbook+pen. All in 800ml Lock&Lock container.
The treasure map