מחצבות חפציבה, Ancient limestone quarry in Heftziba, Israel
Heftziba Quarry is an ancient limestone extraction site featuring deep pits and exposed rock walls that reveal multiple layers of stone deposits. The visible geological layers show different rock formations that built up over long periods of time.
Quarrying operations started in the early 1900s when the Heftziba settlement was established and building materials were needed for local growth. The site supplied stone to communities developing across the Jezreel Valley region.
The limestone extracted from these quarries contributed to the construction of numerous buildings in the Jezreel Valley region.
Access is provided through marked trails from the main road, with viewing areas set up to observe the excavation pits safely. Visitors should stay on paths and keep back from pit edges for their own safety.
The quarry walls display distinct geological strata that document the regional rock formations, spanning millions of years of geological history.
Location: Heftziba
GPS coordinates: 32.51881,35.41844
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:48
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