Al Ḩirsh

Al Ḩirsh is a plateau in , and has an elevation of 608 metres. Al Ḩirsh 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 north of Al Ḩirsh.

Al Ḩirsh

Latitude
31.53721° or 31° 32′ 14″ north
Longitude
35.6125° or 35° 36′ 45″ east
Elevation
608 metres (1,995 feet)
Open location code
8G3QGJP7+V2
Geo­Names ID
250676
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In Other Languages

“Al Ḩirsh” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “الحرش”
  • Arabic: “الهرش”

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