Old Gesher, Heritage site in Northern District, Israel
Old Gesher is a heritage site with three bridges spanning different historical periods, an ancient caravanserai, and a British police building positioned near the Jordan River. The location shows layers of architecture reflecting centuries of trade and passage through this important valley crossing.
The settlement was founded as a kibbutz in the 1920s and became central to Jewish presence in the Jordan Valley. In April 1948, it became the first community to repel an attack from the Arab Legion during the War of Independence.
The museum exhibits tell the story of early kibbutz life and how Jewish communities developed in the Jordan Valley. You can see how people lived and worked together to build settlements in this remote region.
You can reach the site from Route 90 between Tiberias and Beit Shean, with parking available on the grounds. Guided tours are offered in multiple languages, making it easy to understand the buildings and their stories.
The reconstructed Naharayim power station reveals one of the earliest electricity plants in the region. This project was remarkable because it supplied power across borders, demonstrating cooperation in an area typically marked by division.
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