Eliakim, Community settlement in Megiddo Regional Council, Israel.
Eliakim is a community settlement in the Megiddo Regional Council located in northern Israel at approximately 231 meters above sea level within the Menashe Heights. The settlement includes a primary school and is integrated into the regional network of educational and community facilities.
The settlement was founded in 1949 and underwent several changes in status, operating as a moshav initially, then transitioning to community settlement status from 1970 onward, before returning to moshav status in 2008. These shifts reflect evolving administrative and community needs in the region.
The settlement is named after a biblical figure, reflecting the spiritual significance of this region for local residents. People here maintain a strong connection to the land through this historical naming tradition.
The settlement sits within the hilly landscape of the Menashe Heights and provides access to local school facilities as well as the broader regional network of services. Visitors should note that as a small community, advance planning is advisable for a comfortable visit.
Archaeological caves discovered nearby feature ancient inscriptions that reveal long-term human settlement in this area. These findings show how people have lived in this region across different historical periods.
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