ZOHAR FORTRESS

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Zohar Fortress ~~~ Google Maps

10th Century BCE ruins ~~~ Google Maps

Chashmonaim fortress ~~~ Google Maps

Duration 30MIN~3HR (I hiked from Neve Zohar to here, and that took almost 3HR)

The walk there is incredibly beautiful!

- Make sure to take lots of water!

History

-The Zohar Fortress is like a mini Masada. Near the city of Zohar which has the Kosher-Dead-Sea-Beach, are the remains of a Roman fortress on top of a mountain.

-At the beginning of the trail, there are the remains of 2 small outposts, one from the 10th century BCE, built by the Jews defending the land from Moav, and the 2nd outpost was built by the Chashmonaim.

Archeological	2/5
Historical	2/5
Nature	5/5
Views	3/5

It was so hot that day, this is what the Yam Hamelech looked like.

The walk there is really nice.

The Zohar Fortress.

That cave served as a watchguard area.

Old Jewish outpost from the 10th century BCE.

Down there are the remains of the chashmonaim fortress.

I spent 3 hours walking in this weather to get to and back from the Zohar Fortress!