Eshtaol

Eshtaol is an agricultural moshav located in the Mateh Yehuda region with rolling terrain used for farming and livestock raising. The settlement is organized with farm plots distributed across the landscape, alongside facilities that support the agricultural work of residents

The moshav was founded in 1949 by Yemenite immigrants following Israel's independence. Its establishment was part of a broader effort to create new agricultural settlements in the central region

Residents manage individual family farms while also working together on shared agricultural projects. This blend of private enterprise and community cooperation shapes daily life in the settlement

Visitors should expect local roads passing through farm areas that may vary in accessibility depending on the season. The best time to explore is outside the hottest summer months, when agricultural work is more active throughout the settlement

Archaeological digs near the site have uncovered evidence of human settlement dating back roughly 10,000 years, making the area one of the oldest inhabited locations of its type. These ancient traces lie hidden beneath or beside modern farming areas

Location: Mateh Yehuda Regional Council

Inception: 1949

Elevation above the sea: 283 m

GPS coordinates: 31.78110,35.01010

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:48