Metsad ‘Ateret
Metsad ‘Ateret is an archaeological site in Quneitra Governorate, Syria. Metsad ‘Ateret is situated near the ruins Jacob’s Ford, as well as near the village Gadot.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Jacob’s Ford and Gadot Lookout.
Gadot Lookout
Scenic viewpoint
Gadot Lookout is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 1½ km northeast of Metsad ‘Ateret.
Yarda
Ruins
Yarda was a Palestinian hamlet in the Safad Subdistrict. Yarda is situated 3 km west of Metsad ‘Ateret.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gadot and Mishmar HaYarden.
Mishmar HaYarden
Village
Mishmar HaYarden is a moshav in northern Israel. Mishmar HaYarden is situated 2½ km west of Metsad ‘Ateret.
Kfar HaNassi
Village
Metsad ‘Ateret
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “‘Aţrah Qaş”, “Metsad `Ateret”, “Mezad ‘Ateret”, and “Miẕad ‘Ateret”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Quneitra Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
33.00462° or 33° 0′ 17″ north
Longitude
35.62777° or 35° 37′ 40″ east
Elevation
84 metres (276 feet)
Open location code
8G5Q2J3H+R4
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Metsad ‘Ateret” goes by many names.
- Hebrew: “Metsad ‘Ateret”
- Hebrew: “מצד עתרת”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Mishmar HaYarden and Al Ḩuşn.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Sheikh Ibrahim es Seiyari and Al Jumruk.
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