Tel Hazor

Tel Hazor is an archaeological site in Upper Galilee, Israel, with extensive ruins of fortifications, administrative buildings, and a complex water system spanning multiple historical periods. The layers reveal how the city was repeatedly built up and destroyed over time.

The city emerged in the second millennium BCE as a major Canaanite city-state controlling important trade routes in the region. It was partially destroyed after conquest by Israelite forces and later rebuilt before its eventual abandonment.

The remains show how Canaanites, Egyptians, and Israelites interacted through building styles and objects they left behind. Walking through the site, you notice how different peoples built on top of each other's structures across many centuries.

The national park offers walking trails with information panels and guided tours to help understand the archaeological discoveries. It is useful to take your time exploring different areas, as the site is large and covers multiple periods.

The water system includes a shaft descending approximately 45 meters (150 feet) connected to a tunnel, showing how advanced the engineering of ancient residents was. This underground network allowed the city to remain supplied during times of siege.