Tel Hazor National Park
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Overview and significance
Tel Hazor, translated in LXX as Hasōr, and in Arabic Tell Waqqas or Tell Qedah el-Gul, is an archaeological tell at the site of ancient Hazor, located in the Upper Galilee, north of the Sea of Galilee, in the northern Korazim Plateau. From the Middle Bronze Age to the Iron Age, Hazor was the largest fortified city in the region and one of the most important in the Fertile Crescent. It maintained commercial ties with Babylon and Syria, and imported large quantities of tin for the bronze industry. In the Book of Joshua, Hazor is described as "the head of all those kingdoms" and archaeological excavations have emphasized the city's importance.
History and heritage
Its historical story is also significant: in the Book of Joshua, Hazor is described as "the head of all those kingdoms" (Josh.
Features and attractions
Habitats may include savanna, wetland, forest or escarpment depending on the site. Wildlife viewing is never guaranteed; the landscape itself is part of the experience.
Activities and experiences
Common experiences include guided game drives, birdwatching, nature walks and photography arranged with authorised guides or lodges. Some sites offer boat trips or specialised tracking subject to permits.
Visitor information
For visitor planning, it maintained commercial ties with Babylon and Syria, and imported large quantities of tin for the bronze industry.
This editorial information is a starting guide. Verify current visitor rules, fees and access with the official operator.