Modi'in Illit, Israeli settlement city in Judea and Samaria Area, Israel.
Modi'in Illit is an Israeli settlement in the Judea and Samaria Area located between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, composed of residential neighborhoods named after significant Jewish religious texts. The settlement includes schools, shops, synagogues, and community facilities that serve its residents' daily needs.
The settlement was established in 1994 and has grown consistently since its founding. It developed in an area adjacent to lands previously used by nearby Palestinian communities.
The settlement functions as a hub for ultra-Orthodox Jewish life, with its own schools, synagogues, and shops organized around religious practice and observance. Daily routines and community spaces reflect these values, shaping how residents interact and spend their time.
The settlement is connected to major urban centers like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv via Highway 443. Visitors should be aware that religious observance influences daily rhythms, shop hours, and access to certain areas, especially on religious holidays and weekends.
Archaeological remains near the settlement show evidence of Jewish habitation dating back to the Second Temple period in ancient times. These discoveries reveal that the location has a long history of human settlement stretching back centuries.
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