Gamla
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. 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. It lies within the current Gamla nature reserve and is a prominent tourist attraction.
גמלא | |
The acropolis of Gamla | |
Shown within the Golan Heights | |
| Alternative name | Al-Sunâm ("Camel's Hump") |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Website | Gamla Nature Reserve |
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