Horns of Hattin, Mount Arbel

Name: Horns of Hattin
Address: Mount Arbel, Israel

#2 among attractions in Mount Arbel

Top attraction, Archaeological site

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The Horns of Hattin is an extinct volcano with twin peaks overlooking the plains of Hattin in the Lower Galilee, Israel. ()

Local name: קרני חיטין Coordinates: 32°47'54"N, 35°27'35"E

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Horns of Hattin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sea of Galilee, Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter, Nabi Shu'ayb, St. Peter's Church.

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Lake popular with Christian pilgrims
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Church connected with a miracle of Jesus
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Tomb
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Church
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Museum
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Archaeological site
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City, Archaeological site
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Museum, Archaeological museum
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Prehistoric site
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Caravanserai
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