Gamla

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Gamla, alt. sp. Gamala was an ancient Jewish city on the Golan Heights. It is believed to have been founded as a Seleucid fort during the Syrian Wars which was turned into a city under Hasmonean rule in 81 BCE. During the Great Revolt, it became an important stronghold for rebels and because of this Gamla is a symbol for the modern state of Israel and an important historical and archaeological site. It lies within the current Gamla nature reserve and is a prominent tourist attraction. ()

Local name: גמלא Abandoned: 67 A.D.Coordinates: 32°51'25"N, 35°40'55"E

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Gamla – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hippos, Ed-Dikke synagogue, Mujahia.

5.5 miS
Archaeological site, National park, Nature and wildlife
Hippos
142 min walk • Perched on a hill overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Hippos is a fascinating archaeological site in Israel that beckons history enthusiasts and scholars alike. Dating back to the Hellenistic period, the ancient city of Hippos (also known as Sussita) offers a unique...
5.6 miNW
Archaeological site
Ed-Dikke synagogue
142 min walk • The ed-Dikke Synagogue, located 3 km north of the Sea of Galilee on the eastern bank of the Jordan River in what are the Golan Heights, was an ancient synagogue dating from around the 5th century CE.
2.9 miS
Prehistoric site
Mujahia
75 min walk • Mujahia or Nab‘a el-Mjảḥiyye is an archaeological site in the southern Golan Heights, north of Bnei Yehuda. It was first excavated by Avi Gopher in 1985 who examined stratigraphy made up of limestone and basalt.

Gamla

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Gamla – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hippos

Ed-Dikke synagogue

Mujahia