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Yokneam Illit (Hebrew: יָקְנְעָם עילית), also Yoqne'am Illit and Jokneam Illit, is a city in northern Israel. It is located in a hilly region of the Lower Galilee at the base of the Carmel Mountains, and overlooks the Jezreel Valley. It is 21 kilometres (13 miles) from Haifa and 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Tel Aviv.
Explore the enchanting city of Yokneam Illit, nestled in the hilly region of the lower Galilee, at the base of the Carmel Mountains. Overlooking the picturesque Jezreel Valley, Yokneam...
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May 23, 2021 · Yokneam Illit is a city in northern Israel. It is located in a hilly region of the lower Galilee at the base of the Carmel Mountains, and overlooks the Jezreel Valley. It is 21 kilometres from...
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For history buffs, Yokneam Illit has a fascinating past waiting to be discovered. The city is steeped in ancient history, with archaeological findings dating back to biblical times. Explore the remains of Tel Yokneam, an ancient Canaanite city that once stood proudly on a hilltop overlooking the Jezreel Valley.
Begin this loop at Yokneam Illit and proceed through HaZorea Forest, Mishol Hill and along HaShofet Stream (יקנעם, צפון יער הזורע ונחל השופט). Scenic HaZorea Forest covers about 30,000 dunams and is part of the Ramot Menashe area.
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- Yokneam Ilit, Northern District HaZafon, Israel
Tel Yokneam is an archaeological site located in the northern part of the modern city of Yokneam Illit. The site is an elevated mound, rising steeply to a height of 60 meters. With a few brief interruptions, Yokneam was occupied for 4,000 years, from the Middle Bronze Age to the Ottoman Empire.
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Mar 17, 2017 · Tel Yokneam stands as a gate to the entrance of a pass through Mount Carmel towards the south. This steep hill was a mighty city in the Biblical times, and due to its strategic location played an important role in ancient history of the region. It was one of Manasseh tribe cities and a Levite city.
