Renovated Galon Fortress Reopens: A Glimpse into Struggles in the Land Some 3,200 Years Ago

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The Galon Fortress in Yaar Gevrin, dating to the mid-12th century BCE, has been reopened after conservation, development and accessibility work. The work was carried out by KKL and the Israel Antiquities Authority at a cost of about 400 thousand shekels.

According to Ynet, the site first opened to the public six years ago in an initial format. According to Behadrei Haredim, it was also reopened after extensive upgrade work. According to Maariv, it can now also be reached by wheelchair.

The fortress was built in a period when Canaanites, Israelites and Philistines fought over control of the area, and it reflects the period of struggles described in the Book of Judges.