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Mt. Hermon
Mt. Hermon is the southern tip of the anti-Lebanon mountain range it is mentioned in the bible As the most northern spot of the Joshua conquests. During the Six Day War (1967) after 3 bloody attemts to conquer the mountain, a Gollani soldier stood at the summit of Mount Hermon and named it: The eyes of the country.
Mt Hermon is the highest mountain in Israel (2224m.) and it is the only place with snow skiing in the country. |
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Nimrod Castle (Kalat Nmrud)
Qal`at Nimrud, or Nimrod's Castle, is a large, sprawling building on a narrow spur overlooking the remains of Crusader Banyas.set From the castle's walls you can see the stunning landscapes of the Hula Valley, and the mountains of the Galilee and Lebanon. .the castle that bears the name of Nimrod, the god of hunters changed hands many times from Muslims to crusaders and to Mamlukes and Mongols and back to Muslims who called it : Kalat A-Ttzabiba, The Cliff Castle |
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The Banyas
A giant swamp that is "heaven" for endless varieties of fish and animals was created on the northern side of lake Kinneret, where three flowing water streams rush from the Golan Heights to meet and from two other streams Rush from the Golan heights to meet and From two other streams Zaki and Majrasse.
Walking paths, sections of which are the Water, attract thousands of visitors to enjoy The "celebration of nature" , where interesting Flora mingles with unique fauna. |
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Hula Reservation
The Hulah Valley or Hula Valley is an agricultural region in northern Israel with abundant fresh water. Lake Hulah and its surrounding swamps were drained in the 1950s as an attempt to alter the environment to suit agricultural needs.
when the Israel was young its official took the decision to dry the ancient lake and use its fertile land for agriculture, mainly cotton. While tractors, and heavy price – hundreds of species from tiny fishes and endemic frogs to giant bisons disappeared, even the storks and cranes ignored the Hula' but the swamp didn't die. Finally, after 30 years of low yields the Israeli Government took the historical decision to refill the lake, and waited for a miracle…a miracle that happened.
Moet flora and fauna life has returned, and nowadays millions birds can once again enjoy the Hula Reservation again and so thousands of people. |
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Tal Hatzor
Hatzor was a fortified city conquered from the Canaanites by Joshua and then used as a chariot base and food repository throughout the period of the Israelite Monarchy. It is the most important archaeological site in northern Israel. Its first layer was mentioned in Egyptain Documents in 19th b.c. the ancient city Of Hatzor located on the " Via Maris " was One of the biggest in Canaan and its king Yaniv stood with allied forces that tried to Stop Joshua conquering the land of Israel.
From here in the days of the Judges, Debora And Barak went to the battle against Sissra, Solomon the king fortified its walls, later on, the king of Ashur destroyed the city and deported its people. Tel Hatzor is an exciting place for lovers of archeology and the journey to the past can easily sweep other visitors on the trip. |
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Qatzerin
The Golan's capital, administrative center and largest town is a small town built On the ruins of an ancient Jewish settlement.
Some of the archeological findings from prehistoric Period and the 6th century synagogues are Displayed in the Golan Antique Museum.
The wineries in the Golan Heights are the pride Of Qatzerin – thousands of acres of high-quality Grapes to the winerrise that produce the best Selection of wine in Israel. |
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Qatzerin
The Golan's capital, administrative center and largest town is a small town built On the ruins of an ancient Jewish settlement.
Some of the archeological findings from prehistoric Period and the 6th century synagogues are Displayed in the Golan Antique Museum.
The wineries in the Golan Heights are the pride Of Qatzerin – thousands of acres of high-quality Grapes to the winerrise that produce the best Selection of wine in Israel. |
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Hamat Gader
An ancient spa in the old town Gader lies in Yarmook Valley. The Romans with their Hedonistic love of the "good life " and their Fantastic buildings developed the spa and turned it into one of the most important spas of the day – four hot springs and one sweet water spring supplied healthy minerals to the spa complex.
Parts of the spa together with impressive synagogue ruins were exposed through extensive archeological excavations. In 1977 the spa was reopened and become once again one of the most popular places for pure enjoyment, especially on winter days.
Following the Romans love of crocodiles a group of American crocodiles was brought together with some big python snakes. The newcomers love the hot climate and the warm atmosphere and the community has prospered. |
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