Azekah, Archaeological tell in Jerusalem District, Israel.
Azekah is an archaeological tell in the Jerusalem District that rises 347 meters (1,138 feet) above sea level, overlooking the Elah Valley and coastal plains. The site contains multiple layers of settlement spanning from Bronze Age through Byzantine times.
The site was a center of conflict during biblical times and is mentioned as a fortified city during the confrontation between David and Goliath. Its strategic location made it an important settlement across many periods of history.
Pottery shards and wall foundations scattered across the site reveal how communities lived here across many centuries. People today walk among these traces, connecting physically with the past layers of settlement.
The site is accessible through Britannia Park's northern entrance, with marked walking trails featuring stone benches and information panels along the way. The paths are clearly marked, though the climb to the summit requires steady effort.
Stone markers along the walking trails display verses relating to ancient battles and lead to a summit featuring a sundial and directional map. These combined elements create a connection between historical events and the current landscape.
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