Peki'in

Located in Upper Galilee at 750 meters elevation, Peqi'in extends across 5.64 square kilometers of mountainous terrain near Ma'alot-Tarshiha.

Archaeological findings in Peqi'in Cave from the 5th millennium BCE revealed decorated ceramic ossuaries and burial traditions of early Levantine communities.

The population of 6,026 residents comprises a majority of Druze citizens at 78%, followed by Christian and Muslim communities sharing their traditions.

The settlement maintains active local administration services and receives approximately 60,000 visitors each year exploring its heritage sites.

Margalit Zinati represents the last connection to Peqi'in's ancient Jewish community, maintaining residence in the town through generations of changes.

Location: Acre Subdistrict

Location: Northern District

Inception: 1958

Elevation above the sea: 750 m

Website: http://peqiin.muni.il

GPS coordinates: 32.97690,35.33440

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55