Tel Megiddo

Israel

Tel Megiddo

LocationIsrael
RegionNorthern District, Jezreel Valley
TypeNational Park
Coordinates32.5850°, 35.1840°
Established1960
Area0.6
Nearest CityYokneam Illit (3 mi)
Major CityHaifa (25 mi)
Entrance Fee9

About Tel Megiddo

Tel Megiddo is an ancient city that was an important strategic location overlooking the Via Maris trade route. The site contains 26 layers of ruins from different civilizations. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 and features impressive water systems and fortifications.