Jamnith

Jamnith, also known as Jabnith or Yavnit, is an archaeological site in Upper Galilee, recognized for its historical significance during the First Jewish Revolt in the 1st century CE. Located on a hill known as Har Yavnit, the site was once a fortified town, evidenced by its defensive walls and fortress structures. The absence of a natural spring suggests reliance on rock-cut cisterns for water management. The site is also linked to notable figures such as Josephus, who contributed to its fortifications. Although the original settlement's defenders' fate remains uncertain, the site continued to hold importance through the centuries, being resettled by Arabs as late as 1948. Talmudic traditions also associate it with the burial of significant Jewish scholars.