Merhavia, the first Jewish settlement in the Jezreel Valley, was established over an ancient hill. The Battle of Mount Tabor, Napoleon’s greatest victory in the Land of Israel, took place around this hill. The Courtyard of Merhavia, called “The Great Courtyard”, was built between 1912 and 1916. Today the historic site is a home to a historic and educational visitor center.
Along with seeing the ancient hill, the Great Courtyard exhibits Golda Meir’s room during her first days in Israel.
There are guided tours accompanied by tales of the story at the ancient hill, the Great Courtyard and the display at the visitor center.
Photo: The Great Courtyard of Merhavia
