Murayghat

Murayghat, in the hills overlooking the Dead Sea, is an Early Bronze cult center. On small hill are numerous menhirs – standing stones – that characterized religious practices in the Levant for millennia. Many of the stones are arranged in rows, circles, and rectangles, and vary in size up to nearly 2 meters in height. Across the dry wadi on a larger hill facing the cult center is a large dolmen field, with many of the dolmens oriented toward the cult center. Unfortunately, many of the dolmens on the surrounding hills are being threatened by the nearby stone quarry.

Come and visit these megalithic structures of the Bronze Age.

Gamla

Gamla has been called the northern Masada. It was a small Judean village made famous by its “favorite son” Josephus, who led the resistance against the Roman legions, only to surrender to them and serve Vespasian. In addition to its role in the first Judean revolt, Gamla is also important as the location of an early synagogue.

Although included in the project for several years, Gamla was completely re-photographed during the 2009 season. It is well worth the visit.