Hunin Fortress, Medieval fortress ruins near Margaliot, Israel
The remains of Hunin Fortress stand on a steep mountain slope, featuring ancient walls, three distinct halls, and a dry moat approximately 600 meters above the valley.
The Crusaders constructed Hunin Fortress between 1106 and 1107, initially naming it Château Neuf, until Saladin captured and destroyed it in 1167 and again in 1187.
The fortress represents a significant period of Crusader architecture in Northern Israel, with its strategic position controlling the road from Tyre through Banias to Damascus.
Visitors can access the underground cavern through a rope ladder descent, while the rooftop provides views of Lebanese villages, Upper Galilee, and the Hermon mountain range.
Archaeological evidence suggests the site housed an Iron Age settlement from 1200-1000 BC, potentially corresponding to the Biblical city of Janoah mentioned in historical records.
Location: Upper Galilee
Location: Northern District
GPS coordinates: 33.22167,35.54306
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:37
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