Hirbet Danila, Archaeological site in Upper Galilee, Israel

Hirbet Danila is an archaeological site in Upper Galilee whose main remains cover about five dunams. Excavations in 1984 and 1986 uncovered a large village with five olive-oil presses, and walls, press beds and alleys were restored in 2000–2001.

The site shows evidence of continuous settlement during the Roman and Byzantine periods in Galilee. This span reveals how the region remained inhabited and changed over centuries under different authorities.

Stone oil presses found during excavations reveal how ancient residents processed and traded olives as part of their daily economy. These discoveries show the practical skills and work methods that shaped community life in this region.

The site can be accessed through multiple routes in the area, with coordinates 33°4'8"N and 35°14'41"E to help orient visitors. Plan for uneven ground and wear sturdy footwear, as the scattered remains require walking across the natural terrain.

The five olive presses at Hirbet Danila were restored between 2000 and 2001 by the Jewish National Fund and the Israel Antiquities Authority, which rebuilt walls and pressing beds and cleared alleys. A marked circular trail now loops through the ruins, and a path leads from the site down Nahal Sarcha to the Sarcha cave and Nahal Batsat.