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The 12th century Canaanite Gal'on Fortress, located in southern Israel, has reopened after extensive conservation and renovation work completed by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) in collaboration with the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The fortress, discovered during excavations in 2018-2019, is believed to have been built to protect the local Canaanite inhabitants from foreign incursions, possibly from the Philistines.
It is situated in the heart of the Guvrin Forest and provides a glimpse into the geopolitical reality described in the Book of Judges during the 12th century BCE. The fortress consists of a square structure with watchtowers at each corner, a threshold carved of solid rock, and an inner court covered by stone plates with columns.
KKL-JNF invested approximately 400,000 NIS into renovating the site, including preserving the citadel, installing new visitor infrastructure, and maintaining its historical values.
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