Southern Observation Point
Southern Observation Point is a scenic viewpoint in Northern District, Israel. Southern Observation Point is situated nearby to the archaeological site Canaanite temples, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Northern Observation Point.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tel Megiddo National Park and Megiddo Prison.
Tel Megiddo National Park
Protected area
Tel Megiddo (from Hebrew: תל מגידו; Arabic: تل المتسلم, Tell el-Muteselim, is the site of the ancient city of Megiddo, the remains of which form a tell or archaeological mound, situated in northern Israel at the western edge of the Jezreel Valley. Tel Megiddo National Park is situated 160 metres northwest of Southern Observation Point.
Megiddo Prison
Prison
Photo: Golf Bravo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Megiddo Prison is an Israeli prison facility located near the Megiddo Junction. It has gained notoriety for reports of abuse and torture against Palestinian prisoners. Megiddo Prison is situated 1½ km south of Southern Observation Point.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Megiddo and Midrakh Oz.
Megiddo
Village
Photo: אסף.צ, Public domain.
Megiddo is a kibbutz in northern Israel, built in 1949. Located in the Jezreel Valley, it falls under the jurisdiction of Megiddo Regional Council. In 2024, it had a population of 969.
Midrakh Oz
Village
Photo: Rav, Public domain.
Midrakh Oz is an agricultural moshav in northern Israel. Located in the Jezreel Valley, it falls under the jurisdiction of Megiddo Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 833, both religious and secular Jews. Midrakh Oz is situated 2½ km northwest of Southern Observation Point.
Giv’at Oz
Village
Photo: Meronim, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Giv'at Oz is a kibbutz in northern Israel. Located in the Jezreel Valley between Umm al-Fahm and Afula, it falls under the jurisdiction of Megiddo Regional Council. Giv’at Oz is situated 3½ km south of Southern Observation Point.
Southern Observation Point
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Northern District, Israel, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
32.58489° or 32° 35′ 6″ northLongitude
35.18558° or 35° 11′ 8″ eastOpen location code
8G4QH5MP+X6OpenStreetMap ID
node 1450786276OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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In Other Languages
“Southern Observation Point” goes by many names.
- Hebrew: “התצפית הדרומית”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Canaanite temples and Northern Observation Point.
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