TEL GEZER

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- There is a moderate amount of archeological remains here, that you can walk around.

- There are nice views of the area.

- There is no bus to Tel Gezer, instead, the bus drops you off at the town of Beit Uziel (Or Karmei Yosef), and you walk through a field for 30 minutes to get there.

History

-Gezer was one of the most important cities in ancient times. It is mentioned many times in Nach, especially in Sefer Yehoshua. It says that Efraim didn't conquer Gezer but subjugated and taxed the people. Gezer also became one of the Leviac cities, going to the family of Kehos.

Archeological	3/5
Historical	4/5
Nature	1/5
Views	3/5

The walk to Tel Gezer.

Be careful!

A replica of the calendar.

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Panorama.

Base of the Tower. This means that the Jews conquering Eretz Canaan would have seen these exact stones!

Remains of the Canaanite gate.

Entrance to the city during Beis Rishon.