Brief synthesisThe presence in the Judean Lowlands of thick and homogeneous chalk sub-strata enabled numerous caves to be excavated and managed by Man. The property includes a very complete selection of chambers and man-made subterranean networks, of different forms and for different activities. They are situated underneath the ancient twin cities of Maresha and Bet Guvrin, and in the surrounding areas, constituting a “city under a city”. AuthenticityThe underground structures of Maresha–Bet Guvrin are authentic. Protection and management requirementsThe management system of the Maresha-Bet Guvrin National Archaeological Park has been in place now for many years and functions efficiently.