Bruchim Qela' Alon: Landscape and Creative Workshops

Bruchim Qela' Alon has a direct connection to the landscape along Nahal Orvim; the village is also home to a studio offering painting and creative workshops on weekends. When planning a stay, you can consider nature and a creative activity separately.

Nahal Orvim and a short hike

Kela Alon borders Nahal Orvim. Near the village, the stream cuts through numerous layers of basalt down to the limestone rocks of the Hula Valley. In winter, when the rains begin, Nahal Orvim features a series of waterfalls and round, cool pools. The extent of these seasonal features depends on rainfall.

A route description dated June 3, 2020, describes a shorter hike along Nahal Orvim: it starts at the trailhead on Oil Road, goes to the waterfall viewpoint, and returns to the car. The total walking distance is 2.5 kilometers, including the return journey. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

The route and seasonal waterscape offer different points of reference for planning: the walking distance is specified, while the waterfalls and pools depend on rainfall. This lets you consider the route length and changing natural conditions separately.

Weekend painting and creative workshops

On weekends, Dalya Bersano welcomes families, groups, and couples to her studio in Kela Alon for painting and creative workshops. If you want to make time for creative activities as well as the landscape during your stay, you can treat this as a separate focus. Confirm the current arrangements directly before visiting.

Archaeological sites in the Northern District

In the broader destination of the Northern District, Tel Hazor and Tel Megiddo offer distinct archaeological experiences. Both are biblical tells with significant remains of cities associated with biblical history. The sites differ in their structures and historical emphases.

At Tel Hazor, the visit focuses on the Upper City. Features of the tell include Solomon's Gate, with six chambers and two towers dating to the 10th century BCE. A Canaanite palace was used by the kings of Hazor in the 14th and 13th centuries BCE. The Late Bronze Age palace is described as the most elaborate in Israel and one of the most important in the Levant.

Tel Hazor's water system is also remarkable: it preserves significant remains of an underground water-storage installation, an ingenious engineering achievement adapted to the geographical conditions. The excavated shaft is 45 meters deep, with steps three meters wide cut into the walls of the vertical shaft. The fortifications are considered the finest example of their kind in the area stretching from southern Turkey to the northern Negev.

Tel Megiddo offers different archaeological highlights. Its Early Bronze Age temple complex is exceptional for the number of its temples, the continuity of cult activity, and the documented ritual practices. The orthogonal city plan dates to the Iron Age and has few parallels in the Levant. Together, the two sites showcase different evidence of religious practice, urban planning, and water storage.

Discover more destinations: Beit Hashita, Tur'an, Neve Zohar, Keramim, Shefer, Giv'at Yo'av, Giv'at Ze'ev, Ramat Gan

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