Gamla nature reserve

Coordinates: 32°54′22.71″N 35°44′45.65″E / 32.9063083°N 35.7460139°E / 32.9063083; 35.7460139
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For the archaeological site, see Gamla.
Mountainous terrain near Gamla
Aerial view

Gamla nature reserve is a nature reserve and archaeological site located in the center of the Golan Heights, about 20 km south to the Israeli settlement of Katzrin. It adjoins the Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve.

The nature reserve

Gamla

The nature reserve stretches along two

Israeli occupied territories,[1] which dries up during summer and autumn.[2][1]

The reserve also contains several other sites, such as a memorial monument and the ruins of a

Israeli wars and as a result of attacks;[1] the remains of the Christian village from the 4th–7th century CE, known by the Arabic name of Deir Qeruh, include a well-preserved monastery centered around a church[1] with a square apse - a feature known from ancient Syria and Jordan, but not present in churches west of the Jordan River.[3]

Vultures population

In 2007, vultures perching on the cliffs were poisoned. After the event, 7 younglings were taken to the Carmel until they were healed, after which they were taken to a restorative location. In 2008 a plan was undertaken to restore the vulture population. The vultures eggs are then taken to the Biblical zoo for incubation.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Gamla Nature Reserve at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority site. Accessed July 12, 2018.
  2. ^ Aviva Bar-Am, "Going for Gold in Gamla", Jerusalem Post, January 31, 2010. Accessed July 12, 21018.
  3. ISBN 978-0-19-923666-4
    . Retrieved 12 July 2018.

External links

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