Ancient Town Megiddo (‏מגידו‎, ‏تل المتسلم‎)

The earliest traces of settlement in Megiddo date back to the 4th millennium BC. Due to its favorable location at the pass over the Carmel Mountains, it developed into a strongly fortified city around 3000 BC. In 1457 BC, Pharaoh Thutmose III defeated the Canaanite princes here. After 1000 BC, King David conquered the city, and his son Solomon had a new palace and a citadel built there. Later, Megiddo belonged to the Northern Kingdom of Israel, where King Ahab had the famous stables built. The Assyrians took control in 733 BC, and in 609 BC, a decisive battle took place here, in which King Josiah of Judah fell. Since the Persian period, Megiddo lost its significance. Archaeological excavations, which began in the early 20th century, have uncovered twenty different settlement layers, documenting the long history of the site.

The ancient city of Megiddo is situated in the Northern District of Israel, at an elevation of approximately 153 meters above sea level. It is located at a strategically important point in the Jezreel Valley.

Visitors can explore the ancient city of Megiddo today. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is considered one of the most significant archaeological research sites in the Near East.

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• Crusader Castle Cafarlet (Fortress), approx. 24.2 km away
• Crusader Castle Le Saffran (Fortress), approx. 24.5 km away
• Crusader Castle Merle (Ancient Buildings), approx. 25.4 km away