Upper Zohar

The fortified structure measures 26 meters squared with towers at each corner, built using dense chert stone from nearby quarries in the desert landscape.

During excavations between 1985 and 1986, archaeologists discovered over 43,000 ceramic fragments, with 55 percent identified as local cooking vessels from the sixth century.

The location reveals details about Byzantine defense networks, featuring a deep cistern and three rooms that supported guards monitoring ancient trade routes.

Researchers can examine the extensive collection of artifacts, including 23,000 mammalian bones and numerous fish remains, through academic publications and field reports.

A child's skeleton found beneath tower rubble suggests the fort's sudden abandonment, possibly due to an earthquake in the early seventh century.

GPS coordinates: 31.23531,35.24217

Latest update: March 21, 2025 17:51