Gamla

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Gamla (Hebrew:גמלא) is a Nature Reserve and Archaeological Site in the Golan Heights.

[edit] Understand

'Gamla' means a "camel" in Hebrew, the name of the hill top location clearly taking its name from a resemblance to a camel's hump.

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Turn off the Sea of Galilee road at Gamla junction and then take Route 869 to Daliyot junction, turning north after about 2 km. A signposted dirt road leads to the reserve.

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  • Gamla Nature Reserve [1], open April-September 8am-5pm, October-March 8am-4pm, tel (06) 682 2282, admission adults NIS 23, children NIS 12, groups: adults NIS 19, children NIS 11 -
    • Gamla - scene of one of the Zealots' last stands against the Roman Empire
    • Gamla Falls - a 50 m high waterfall

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  • Birdwatching - the steep and tall cliffs at Gamla form the perfect habitat for Griffin vultures

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