Lower Galilee

Lower Galilee is a mountainous region in Northern Israel situated between the Jezreel Valley and Upper Galilee. The terrain consists of limestone hills with varying elevations that create a rolling landscape interspersed with valleys and ridges.

The region was home to several Israelite tribes during Biblical times before undergoing major transformations through conquest and settlement. Throughout the centuries, successive civilizations left traces of their presence through architectural remains and ruins.

The region has long been a center of Jewish learning and spiritual life, with multiple monasteries and religious sites scattered throughout the hills that visitors can explore today.

The region receives adequate rainfall throughout the year, creating lush vegetation and supporting diverse habitats for wildlife. The rolling terrain means visitors exploring on foot should prepare for varying slopes and changing ground conditions.

The region contains several ancient sites like Sepphoris and Tiberias where visitors can walk among Roman and Byzantine ruins embedded in the landscape. These places reveal how thriving urban centers once flourished in these same hills.