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It looks like a backdrop of "Indiana Jones" mixed with "Game of Thrones", but the remains of the ancient Deir Kelaa Monastery, near the settlement of Duel in Samaria, provide mystery as well as hidden treasures


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Deer shot: The "Machu Picchu" of Samaria

It looks like a backdrop of "Indiana Jones" mixed with "Game of Thrones", but the remains of the ancient Deir Kelaa Monastery, near the settlement of Duel in Samaria, provide both mystery and hidden treasures.

And also: Do ​​not miss a spectacular view from the "balcony of the country"

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Eyal Shapira

Thursday, October 29, 2020, 8:05 p.m.

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(In the video: Remains of a 1,500-year-old monastery and church were discovered in Beit Shemesh)

About the place:

From a certain angle it looks like the backdrop of "Indiana Jones" mixed with the backdrop of "Game of Thrones".

From another angle, it looks like the local and scaled-down version of Machu Picchu.

Yes, yes, do not raise an eyebrow.

And because of all this goodness, it seems that in a moment we will also discover a hidden treasure here.

And maybe it's just our imagination?



One way or another, the story of Deir Kalaa Monastery begins with a big miss: many come to the "balcony of the country" in the settlement of Peduel in western Samaria, which is considered a popular observation site, but how many of them continue to walk for a few minutes to discover the archeological treasure hidden at its foot?



Let's start properly: in 1873, some Britons who conducted an archeological survey in this area, found themselves speechless: out of the thicket, they discovered an impressive archeological site.

"This is probably the most beautiful and preserved of the ruined monasteries of Israel," they told each other.

In a British accent it sounds more impressive.

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Remains of Deir Kelaa Monastery (Photo: Eyal Shapira)

The secret tunnel that no one has yet found

Remains of a Byzantine monastery and church that weakened on the way from Antipatris to Sebastia were discovered before them.

An impressive apse was found in the church, and the whole building included several levels, as well as a guard tower and an adjoining agricultural farm where you can meet rock-cut water pools and agricultural installations such as a winepress and a cloth house.



Some of the treasures that have been revealed to their eyes, are also waiting for you to this day, if you just look for them carefully.

For example, broken columns and titles, a cluster of mosaic stones and also a solid stone lintel on which is engraved a cross.

You came to find treasure, have we already said?



And if it is already a treasure, it is interesting to find out that at that time, the Arabs of the place told the members of the delegation that a secret tunnel was dug under the building, which leads those who walk in it straight to the foot of the hill.

We did not find.

Probably not you either.

Apparently no one has found yet.

The entire building included several levels (Photo: Eyal Shapira)

One more thing:

as already indicated, the site - at an altitude of 350 meters above sea level - is located next to one of the most beautiful observation points in the central area.

It has been called the "balcony of the country" because from here, especially on a clear and clear day, you can get a comprehensive view from Ashkelon and Ashdod in the south to Hadera in the north.

On really good days, even the University of Haifa tower will stand out in the distance.

Like looking at a three-dimensional map of Israel.

There are even binoculars here for the benefit of the in-depth view.

After the long glances, continue a few meters south, straight towards a kind-hearted swing that will allow you to indulge in the view while soft and mesmerizing shakes.

Like looking at a three-dimensional map of Israel.

Observation of the "balcony of the country" in Peduel (Photo: Eyal Shapira)

Make an impression on the guys: The

copywriter who coined the name "The Balcony of the State" is none other than the former prime minister, Ariel Sharon.

Here he brought high-ranking guests from abroad, including presidents and prime ministers, in order to show them "with their eyes" how narrow the waistline of Israel is, and why not return to the borders of the Green Line.

In Deir Kala you will find a collection of mosaic stones and a solid stone lintel engraved with a cross (Photo: Eyal Shapira)

Eating in the area: In the

city ​​of Ariel you will find a variety of restaurants (not on Saturdays), from "Pizza Almog", through "Jafnica Ariel" to "Bob Bistro Bar".

Deir Kala has hewn water pools and agricultural facilities (Photo: Eyal Shapira)

Arrive:

"Country Terrace" in Wise (adjacent to Peduel).

To reach the remains of the fort, walk from the lookout south with a green marked path for a few minutes.

The lookout is open daily from 8:00 until sunset.

Friday until 2 p.m.

Since Peduel is a Shabbat-observant town, if you arrived on this day, you should park outside the town gate and walk.

The observation deck is open daily from 8:00 until sunset (Photo: Eyal Shapira)

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