Hurkania
Hyrcania was an ancient fortress in the Judean Desert. It was built by Hasmonean ruler John Hyrcanus or his son Alexander Jannaeus in the 2nd or 1st century BCE.
- Archaeological site
- …is also known as “Hyrcania”
- Description: fortress in Israel
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mar Saba Monastery and Har Montar.
Mar Saba Monastery
Monastery
The Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas, known in Arabic and… Mar Saba Monastery is situated 3½ km southwest of Hurkania.
Har Montar
Peak
Har Montar is a peak, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Hurkania.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kedar and Ovnat.
Ubeidiya
Town
Al-Ubeidiya is a Palestinian town located 6 kilometers… Ubeidiya is situated 8 km west of Hurkania.
Hurkania
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Latitude
31.7189° or 31° 43′ 8″ north
Longitude
35.36554° or 35° 21′ 56″ east
Open location code
8G3QP998+H6
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
Wikidata ID
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Slovenian—“Hurkania” goes by many names.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include The western stair tunnel and מנהרת המדרגות המזרחית.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as The Women’s Tower and חוות צאן קידר.
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