Mi‘şāh

Mi‘şāh is a mountain in , and has an elevation of 231 metres. Mi‘şāh is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Machaerus.

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was a Hasmonean hilltop palace and desert fortress, rebuilt by Herod and now in ruins, in the village of Mukawir in modern-day . The site is located 25 km southeast of the mouth of the overlooking the . is situated 3½ km south of Mi‘şāh.

Mi‘şāh

Latitude
31.6° or 31° 36′ north
Longitude
35.61667° or 35° 37′ east
Elevation
231 metres (758 feet)
Open location code
8G3QHJX8+XM
Geo­Names ID
248044
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Satellite Map

Discover Mi‘şāh from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Mi‘şāh” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “معصة”

Localities in the Area

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