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Mount Adir

Mountain with Iron Age fortress ruins.

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

About

Mount Adir, located in the Upper Galilee region of Israel, is a significant archaeological site due to the remnants of an Iron Age fortress found there. This fortress is believed to have been constructed by the Omride dynasty of the Kingdom of Israel. Rising to a height of 1,008 meters, the mountain is one of Israel's highest and provides strategic views towards Lebanon. The dense Mediterranean forest covering the mountain adds to the site's natural beauty. Archaeologically, the fortress represents the defensive structures of the Early Iron Age, dating back to the 9th century BCE. The mountain's historical and archaeological significance is enhanced by the panoramic views it offers and the modern commemorations related to the Second Lebanon War.

Gallery

Explore photographs of ancient structures, artifacts, and archaeological excavations at Mount Adir

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Archaeological Features

Explore the unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site

Defensive Structures

Fortresses

Historical Timeline

Journey through time and discover key events in this site's archaeological history

Plan Your Visit

Details

Country
Israel
Source
Wikipedia