Ashdod Light, Maritime navigation tower on Yona Hill in Ashdod, Israel
Ashdod Light stands on Yona Hill, a 53-metre hill at the northern edge of Ashdod just south of the port. The tower is triangular in its lower section and becomes round at the top, where the lantern holds the glass optic taken from the decommissioned Jaffa Light. The site and lighthouse are closed to the public.
The facility began operations in 1966 and received its optical system from the decommissioned lighthouse in Jaffa that same year. It has been an important part of Mediterranean maritime infrastructure since its establishment.
The lighthouse became a symbol of Ashdod, appearing in many publications about the young city. Israel Post issued a stamp bearing its image on 26 November 2009, and the tower also appeared on that series' first day of issue postmark. The planned youth centre in the facility beneath it is to be named after Ilan Gilon, a former Meretz MK and deputy mayor.
The lighthouse stands on the northwest side of the harbor where it is clearly visible from the water. Visitors can explore the area from nearby public spaces and observe the structure from the harbor front or from Yona Hill.
The glass optic at the top came from the Jaffa Light, decommissioned in the same year the Ashdod tower was built. The tower's lower section is triangular and turns round higher up. The site and lighthouse are closed to the public.
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