Belvoir Fortress, Crusader castle on Issachar Plateau, Israel.
The fortress features concentric walls with square towers, surrounded by a moat measuring 20 meters wide and 12 meters deep at 500 meters elevation.
The Order of Hospitallers constructed Belvoir Fortress in 1168, which resisted Muslim attacks until falling to Saladin's forces after an extended siege in 1189.
The fortress name translates to 'beautiful view' in Old French, while in Hebrew it is known as Kokhav HaYarden, meaning Star of the Jordan.
The archaeological site opens to visitors as part of Belvoir National Park, providing access to preserved medieval military architecture and defensive structures.
The fortress design incorporates a rectangular outer wall with an inner fortification, connected by an intricate system of gates and suspended bridges.
Location: Northern District
Inception: 1168
Founders: Knights Hospitaller
GPS coordinates: 32.59556,35.52139
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:50
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