Tel Jezreel
Yizre'el
achaeological site in Israel
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the historic expanse of Tel Jezreel, an archaeological marvel positioned strategically in the lower Galilee region of Northern Israel. As your guide, I invite you to step back across millennia and explore a landscape…
Listen in the app2The Lower Ascent and the Palmach Memorial
As we begin our physical ascent up the southern slope of Tel Jezreel, the first major feature we encounter connects us directly to the modern era of the State of Israel. Before you stands a solemn stone memorial dedicated to the…
Listen in the app3The Defensive Moat and Six-Chamber Gate
Moving higher up the slope, we reach the outer perimeter of the ancient fortifications. Notice the deep, rock cut trench that curves around the base of the upper enclosure. …
Listen in the app4The Excavation Trenches and Early Inhabitants
We now approach a section of the tel where archaeologists have cut deep exploratory trenches into the earth, exposing the complex stratigraphy of the mound. Looking down into these carefully measured square pits, you are gazing…
Listen in the app5The Summit and King Ahab's Winter Palace
We have now reached the flat, expansive plateau at the highest point of the tel. You are standing within the footprint of King Ahab's grand winter palace. …
Listen in the app6The Eastern Terrace and Naboth's Vineyard
Step towards the eastern edge of the summit and look down at the terraced agricultural land immediately below the palace footprint. You are gazing upon the historical location of Naboth's Vineyard. …
Listen in the app7The Northern Palace Wall and the Fall of Jezebel
We now walk along the northern boundary of the ancient palace enclosure. It was near this specific architectural precipice that the violent and bloody conclusion of the Omride dynasty played out. …
Listen in the app8The Ruins of the Crusader Church
Moving slightly westward across the tel, we encounter a structural footprint that looks distinctly different from the Iron Age Canaanite and Israelite fortifications. Here we find the excavated foundations and ruined walls of a…
Listen in the app9The Northern Vista: Overlooking Gilboa and Armageddon
We conclude our walking tour at the northernmost edge of the tel, offering the most expansive and breathtaking vista of the surrounding region. Look out across the vast expanse of the Jezreel Valley. …
Listen in the app10Closing
As we descend from the heights of Tel Jezreel and conclude our exploration, let us take a moment to reflect on the immense spiritual and historical gravity of what we have witnessed. We have walked the ancient ramparts of a…
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What is Tel Jezreel?
Tel Jezreel is a place in Yizre'el with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Yizre'el |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.5579, 35.3280 |
| Last updated |