Horns of Hittim
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(Local Name: Qarne Hittim) District: Northern
Altitude: 326m/1,070ft
Situation and characteristics
10km/6mi west of Tiberias is a hill of moderate height which as a result of the collapse of its crater has taken on the characteristic form reflected in its name, the Horns of Hittim (Hebrew Qarne Hittim). This was the scene of a decisive battle during the Crusader period. It is a half-hour walk to the top of the hill on a footpath running up from the main road. From the summit, on which there are Bronze Age remains, there are fine views of Eastern Galilee and the Sea of Galilee.
History
On July fourth 1187 Saladin inflicted an annihilating defeat on the Crusaders at the Horns of
Altitude: 326m/1,070ft
Situation and characteristics
10km/6mi west of Tiberias is a hill of moderate height which as a result of the collapse of its crater has taken on the characteristic form reflected in its name, the Horns of Hittim (Hebrew Qarne Hittim). This was the scene of a decisive battle during the Crusader period. It is a half-hour walk to the top of the hill on a footpath running up from the main road. From the summit, on which there are Bronze Age remains, there are fine views of Eastern Galilee and the Sea of Galilee.
History
On July fourth 1187 Saladin inflicted an annihilating defeat on the Crusaders at the Horns of
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