Daughters of Jacob Bridge

The Daughters of Jacob Bridge spans the Jordan River, connecting the Korazim Plateau with the Golan Heights along Highway 91. It functions as a key crossing point between the Upper Galilee and Golan Heights, serving both civilian and military transportation needs.

The bridge location contains archaeological evidence of human settlements from around 790,000 years ago, with discovered stone tools and signs of fire usage. These early traces document one of the oldest phases of human presence in the region.

The bridge carries a name from the Crusader period that reflects its role as a meeting place between different peoples. Across centuries, people from various cultures have encountered and interacted at this crossing point.

The bridge is accessible via Highway 91 and directly connects the two regions. Access is generally straightforward, but visitors should know that this is an active border crossing and traffic checks may occur.

Archaeological excavations near the bridge reveal evidence of fire use by early human ancestors. These discoveries rank among the oldest known examples of deliberate fire control by humans in the archaeological record.

Location: Northern District

Part of: Israel–Syria border

GPS coordinates: 33.01028,35.62829

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52