Tur Shimon
Archaeological site in Israel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Khirbet et-Tantura?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Tur Shimon (Hebrew: טור שמעון) or Horvat Tura, the Hebraized form of Khirbet et-Tantura ("Ruin of the Point"), so-called after the shape of the hill, is an archaeological site in Nahal Sorek, Israel. The mountain is built like a natural fortress. Below it to its southeast, in close proximity, is the ruin Khirbet Deir esh-Sheikh.
Quick Facts Nearest city, Coordinates ...
Tur Shimon | |
---|---|
Khirbet Sammunieh | |
Nearest city | Nes Harim |
Coordinates | 31°45′19.07″N 35°03′40.3″E |
Established | Hellenistic period |
Close