Tzippori in Jezreel, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)

The Citadel

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, March 6, 2013

1. The Citadel Marker

Inscription. The Citadel (perhaps a watch tower) was built during the crusader period on foundations from an earlier period. Some of the cornerstones are rubble-filled Roman sarcophagi.

In the 18th Century the building was renovated by Dahr El-Omar, the Bedouin ruler of the Galilee.

At the end of the Ottoman Period it was rebuilt for use as a schoolhouse and was renovated again during the British Mandate.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 32° 45.188′ N, 35° 16.75′ E. Marker is in Tzippori, Northern District, in Jezreel. It can be reached from National Route 7926 just north of National Route 79, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located in the Zippori National Park, which encompasses the ruins of the ancient Roman- and talmudic-era city of Zippori, and is located in the rolling hills of Lower Galilee, west of Nazareth. The historical marker is located on the high ground of the town, at the front of the large, cut stone building called The Citadel. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in West Asia,

in the Middle East,

in The Levant,

on the Red Sea,

in a coastal Mediterranean country,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Ottoman Empire,

a British Mandate,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Theater (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Church of St. Joseph

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(approx. 5.9 kilometers away); Architectural Elements of the Church-Synagogue (approx. 5.9 kilometers away); Byzantine Mosaics (approx. 5.9 kilometers away); The Ancient Village of Nazareth (approx. 5.9 kilometers away); Basilica of the Annunciation (approx. 5.9 kilometers away); Mount of Precipice (approx. 8.2 kilometers away); Ancient Yodfat (approx. 8.8 kilometers away).

Also see . . .
1. Zippori known also as Sepphoris. This is a link to information provided by the Jewish Magazine website. (Submitted on May 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Treasures of ancient Tzipori. This is a link to information provided in an article by The Jerusalem Post. (Submitted on May 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Tzippori. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on May 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, March 6, 2013

2. The Citadel Marker

View of a tour group approaching "The Citadel" with a view of the historical marker, situated just to the left of the front entrance into the building.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, March 6, 2013

3. The Citadel Marker

A view of the south and east sides of The Citadel building, located in the ruins of the upper city of Zippori.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, March 6, 2013

4. The Citadel

View of The Citadel.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, March 6, 2013

5. The Citadel

View of The Citadel situated on the high ground above the theater.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 606 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.