TEL SAFI/GATH

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- There aren't many archeological remains here. However, the views from the area are amazing, and you can see why this city was strategically important.

History

- Tel Safi is the historical location of Gath. Gath was one of the major Plishti cities. Gath is mentioned many times throughout the Tanach.

- After the Plishtim took the Aron HaKodesh, they moved it between their cities, including Gath.

- Golias was from Gath.

- David escaped from Shaul to Gath. Here he pretended to be insane in order to hide his identity.

Archeological	2/5
Historical	5/5
Nature	2/5
Views	4/5

Map of the area.

There are caves at the base of the hill.

Remains of the Crusader fortress.

There aren't many archeological remains here.

Perhaps right here is where David pretended to be insane.

There are many signs showing where Gath is mentioned in the Tanach.

This is at the peak of the hill.

There are nice views here.

All that remains of Gath.