Gamla
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Gamla, alt. sp. Gamala (Hebrew: גַּמְלָא, lit. the camel) was an ancient Jewish city on the Golan Heights. It is believed to have been founded as a Seleucid fort during the Syrian Wars which was turned into a city under Hasmonean rule in 81 BCE.[2] During the Great Revolt, it became an important stronghold for rebels and because of this Gamla is a symbol for the modern state of Israel and an important historical and archaeological site.[3] It lies within the current Gamla nature reserve and is a prominent tourist attraction.
This article is about the ancient city. For the Syrian village near the Golan Heights, see Jamla. For Stockholm's Old Town, see Gamla stan.
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גמלא | |
Alternative name | Al-Sunâm ("Camel's Hump") |
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Location | Golan Heights |
Coordinates | 32°54′10″N 35°44′26″E |
Type | Fortification and settlement |
History | |
Material | Basalt |
Founded | 3rd century BCE |
Abandoned | 67 CE |
Periods | Hellenistic to Roman Empire |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1978–2000 |
Archaeologists | Shmarya Guttman, Danny Sion |
Management | INPA[1] |
Website | Gamla Nature Reserve |
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