Beit Kerem and Karmi'el - Sites Gallery

This page is a sites gallery of the region of Beit-Kerem, a region in the north side of the Lower Galilee. These sites are located inside and around the valley of Beit-Kerem and in the area of the city of Karmi'el.

	Har-Gamal A nature reserve on the south-western edge of Beit-Kerem valley. It is centered around a hill with a unique double-hump form with an ancient fortress on top of it.		Pigeons caves A nature reserve on the western edge of Beit-Kerem valley, with a cluster of caves with remains from prehistoric settlements.
	Khirbet Kabra Ruins located on a small hill on the north-west side of Karmi'el. This was probably one of the Byzantine monasteries in the area.		Khirbet Madrasah Ruins of a Byzantine monastery located on a small hill on the north-west side of Karmi'el.
	Hurvat Kav Ruins of a Byzantine monastery, located in an archaeological park in the west side of Karmi'el.		Khirbet Zagag Ruins of a Byzantine monastery, located on a hill in the center of Karmi'el. Initial excavations revealed rooms, oil press and chapel on top of the small hill.
	Khirbet Bata A Byzantine fortified village located on a high hill on the east side of Karmi'el. This was the most important sites in the area.		Karmi'el (Overview) One of the prettiest cities in Israel, located in the heart of Beit-Kerem. During Byzantine period a center of many monasteries.
	El-Khader cave A Holy cave on the cliffs above the northern side of Beit-Kerem. According to Arabic tradition - Elijah's hiding cave. The Crusaders dedicated it to St. George. A Sheik's tomb is located at the site.

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