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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Golan

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Golan

Updated January 20, 2022

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Nimrod Fortress

Named for the biblical warrior, the largest castle in Israel actually dates to the Middle Ages.

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Rujm el-Hiri, Golan

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Tens of thousands of rocks make up what is thought to be a giant star calendar.

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Quneitra

Ghost Town in the Demilitarized Zone of the Golan Heights.

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Ein Keshatot (Spring of the Arches)

This sixth-century synagogue was first reconstructed digitally, then in real life.

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Habokrim Restaurant

Saddle up to Israel's only cowboy-themed bar for a hearty (and kosher) steak.

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Ayelet HaShahar, Israel

Tel Hazor

A Biblically notable site over the ruins of an ancient city that is now a protected World Heritage site.

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