Yad Mordechai water tower, מגדל מים בקיבוץ יד מרדכי
Yad Mordechai water tower is a water storage structure built on a hill within the kibbutz and completed in 1946 by community members. The structure was damaged by shelling during the 1948 fighting and remains on the site today in its damaged state.
The tower was completed in 1946 to store water for the kibbutz. During the Egyptian attacks in 1948, artillery fire damaged the structure, but the ruins were preserved as a reminder of the community's defense during that period.
The kibbutz is named after Mordechai Anielewicz, a resistance leader from the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Visitors see this connection reflected in the bronze monument nearby, which serves as a tangible link between the struggles remembered here and those of past generations.
The tower sits on a hill within the kibbutz and is reachable on foot, with the surrounding area accessible to visitors of all abilities. A nearby covered shelter with audio stations helps orient visitors to the site and its history.
The damaged water tower was deliberately left in ruins rather than repaired, serving as a testament to the 1948 fighting. This choice made it a powerful symbol of resilience and remembrance for the community.
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