BEIT EL

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Viewpoint ~~~ Google Maps Ancient Beit El ~~~ Google Maps

Duration 1~1.5HR

- There aren't many archeological remains here. However, there is an observation tower with incredible views, you can see Yerushalayim, Tel Aviv, and Ramallah!

History

-Beit El is mentioned many times in the Torah, with many stories taking place there. The most famous story is, that of Yaakov Avinu sleeping on 12 rocks here. Today, there is a building that some say is the location where Yaakov had his dream.

- They found here a platform that was likely the temple built by Yerovam ben Nevat to worship a golden calf.

Archeological	2/5
Historical	5/5
Nature	2/5
Views	5/5

Yerushalayim in the background.

Tel Aviv in the background.

Ramallah in the background. Beit El and Ramallah are right near each other.

The platform.

The guard tower.

There is a tradition that this is where Yaakov had his dream.

Yaakov may have had his dream right here!