Mount Betarim

Mount Betarim rises to around 1,300 meters within the Anti-Lebanon mountain range and provides vantage points across the surrounding highland terrain. From the summit, the landscape's structure unfolds with valleys and distant ridges stretching in multiple directions.

Archaeological findings show the mountain was inhabited during Hellenistic and Byzantine times, with traces of agricultural systems and water management. These remains indicate the region has been used by human settlement for centuries.

The mountain holds spiritual importance in Jewish tradition linked to Abraham's covenant and carries meaning for multiple faith communities in the region. This religious significance shapes how people understand and relate to the landscape.

The mountain is located within Golan territory and is accessible year-round with various hiking trails of different difficulty levels. Visitors should be prepared for high altitude conditions and weather changes.

Five burial structures discovered near the mountain provide insight into early funeral practices and settlement patterns of the area. These findings reveal how communities laid to rest their dead in this mountain region.

Location: Golan Regional Council

GPS coordinates: 33.29059,35.70443

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02