Har Bnei Rasan

Har Bnei Rasan is a dormant volcanic peak in the Bashanit Ridge rising 1,072 meters (3,517 feet) above sea level. A wind farm built in 1993 stands near the summit, and a nature reserve covers the eastern, southern, and western slopes.

The name comes from Bedouin tribes who migrated from Yemen to Byzantine territory and settled in the region from the 3rd century onward. The mountain later became strategically important during early medieval conflicts in the area.

The slopes hold remains of the Circassian village Mumsia, founded in 1878 and abandoned during the 1967 conflict. The site carries traces of this community that once lived on these hillsides.

The summit is accessible via hiking trails that pass through the nature reserve and offer views across the area. Visitors should be ready for exposed conditions and wear sturdy footwear, as wind can be strong and terrain is sometimes steep.

The mountain was involved in regional conflicts centuries apart, from early medieval times to modern history. This layered past makes it a place where traces of different eras can still be found on the slopes.