Near Ayelet HaShahar in Upper Galilee Regional Council, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
Canaanite Temple
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2019
1. Canaanite Temple Marker
English Text:
(c. 15th-14th centuries BCE)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Churches & Religion • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 33° 1.051′ N, 35° 34.084′ E. Marker is near Ayelet HaShahar, Northern District, in Upper Galilee Regional Council. Marker can be reached from Rosh Pina - Metulla Road just east of Northern District Route 90, on the left when traveling east. This marker is located in the midst of the archaeological ruins at the Tel Hazor National Park. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tel Hazor National Park (a few steps from this marker); "Solomonic Gate" (a few steps from this marker); Tel Hazor - The Largest Tel in Israel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Canaanite Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Israelite Hazor (within shouting distance of this marker); Palace of the Canaanite Kings of Hazor (within shouting distance of this marker); Water System (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chorazin in Christian Sources (approx. 11.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ayelet HaShahar.
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More about this marker. This marker is located in the Tel Hazor National Park, in midst of the ruins of the various layers of ancient cultures. It is my impression that these ancient ruins are very significant in both the historical and archaeological record of ancient Israel, because several of the artifacts and structural elements that were found in these particular ruins are now on display in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
Hazor is also part of the Biblical record, being referenced nineteen (19) times, in eight (8) different books of the Old Testament.
This marker is deemed eligible for inclusion in the Historical Marker Database under the clause for allowable exceptions to the Editorial Guidelines when the marker's inclusion is "adding to a series of bona fide historical markers with one that would otherwise not qualify." This particular marker is part of the series of markers that has been situated at the Tel Hazor National Park, in Israel.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2019
2. Canaanite Temple Marker
View of the marker situated in the ruins of the ancient Canaanite Temple.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2019
3. Canaanite Temple Marker
View of a portion of the ruins of the ancient Canaanite Temple, referenced on the featured marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2019
4. Canaanite Temple Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
