(my videos from this travel)
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- There are lots of archeological remains at Megiddo, including an incredible ancient water system!
- The views of the area are amazing. You can see why this hill was so strategically important.
- There are a few nice video presentations at the visitor center, including a cool light exhibit on a replica of Megiddo.
History
- Megiddo is a hill at the entrance of the Jezreel Valley, which was a main travel route in ancient times. As such, Megiddo was an extremely important city, which was fought over many times.
- It says that Shlomo Hamelech raised taxes to build fortifications at Yerushalayim, Chazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. The design of these gates is known as Solomonic Gates.
- It says that Yoshiyahu Hamelech was killed by Pharaoh Necho, near Megiddo.
Archaeological | 5/5 |
Historical | 4/5 |
Nature | 1/5 |
Views | 5/5 |
