New page: Tel Hefer

A new site was added in the Sharon area: Tel Hefer (Hepher) – Tell ‘Ifshar.

Remains of an ancient multi-period Tel, the largest and important archaeological site along the Nahal Alexander river.

Visit the site

 

New page: Red Tower

Remains of an ancient Tel and a small Crusader period tower keep in Kh. Bergth (Horvat Burgeta) near Kefar Yonah in the Sharon.

Visit the site: Red Tower

 

 

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New Page: Castel

New site added in Judea region:

   The Castel

   A hilltop stronghold protecting the road to Jerusalem, constructed over the ruins of Roman and Crusader forts. Fierce battles occurred here in 1948 in an effort of the Israeli forces to open the road to besieged Jerusalem. Today – a National Heritage site operated by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.


Visit the site: Castel National Heritage site

 

 

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