Wikipedia's first sentence called it “geographical-political term in use since the end of the second temple period”. Today it says “geographical region located in northern israel and southern lebanon”. The one-line description Wikipedia serves to search engines and AI systems read “Regional area in northern Israel”. It now reads “Regional area in northern Israel and southern Lebanon”.
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Upper Galilee region in Israel The Upper Galilee ( , HaGalil Ha'Elyon ; , Al Jaleel Al A'alaa ) is a geographical-political term in use since the end of the Second Temple period , originally referring to a mountainous area straddling present-day northern Israel and southern Lebanon , its boundaries being the Litani River in the north, the Mediterranean Sea in the west, the Lower Galilee in the south, from which it is separated by the Beit HaKerem Valley , and the upper Jordan River and the Hula Valley in the east. According to 1st-century historian, Josephus , the bounds of Upper Galilee stretched from Bersabe in the Beit HaKerem Valley to Baca (Peki'in) in the north. The said region contains approximately 180 square miles. In present-day Israeli terminology, the toponym is mainly used in reference to the northern part of the Galilee situated under Israeli sovereignty, i.e. without the part of Southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, while also excluding the corresponding stretches of the Coastal Plain to the west and Jordan Rift Valley to the east, which are considered separate geographical entities. Richardson, "Josephus' Galilee in Archaeological Perspective", published in: Mason, Steve , ed.1
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The opening as it stood in 2010
Map of the Upper Galilee region The Upper Galilee is a geographical-political term in use since the end of the Second Temple period, originally referring to a mountainous area overlapping the present northern Israel and southern Lebanon , its borders being the Litani river in the north, the Mediterranean Sea in the west, the Beit HaKerem valley and Lower Galilee in the south and the Jordan river and Hula Valley in the east. In present-day Israeli terminology, the term is mainly used in reference to the part that is under Israeli sovereignty.
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Map of the Upper Galilee region The Upper Galilee ( , HaGalil Ha'Elion ) is a geographical-political term in use since the end of the Second Temple period , originally referring to a mountainous area overlapping the present northern Israel and southern Lebanon , its borders being the Litani river in the north, the Mediterranean Sea in the west, the Beit HaKerem valley and Lower Galilee in the south and the Jordan river and Hula Valley in the east. In present-day Israeli terminology, the term is mainly used in reference to the northern part of the Galilee , that is under Israeli sovereignty.
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Regional area in northern Israel The Upper Galilee ( , HaGalil Ha'Elyon ; , Al Jaleel Al A'alaa ) is a geographical region located in northern Israel .Part of the larger Galilee region, it is characterized by its higher elevations and mountainous terrain.The term "Upper Galilee" is ancient, and has been in use since the end of the Second Temple period .From a political perspective, the Upper Galilee is situated within the administrative boundaries of the Northern District .The Upper Galilee is known for its natural beauty, including lush landscapes, Mediterranean forests , and scenic vistas.Significant natural sites include Nahal Amud and the Keshet Cave .It's also an area where vineyards and wineries thrive, producing quality wines.Mount Meron stands as the highest point in the area, reaching an elevation of 1,208 meters above sea level.Safed is a main city in the region.Several historical definitions have expanded the Upper Galilee's boundaries to encompass portions of southern Lebanon as well.
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Regional area in northern Israel Map of the Galilee region The Upper Galilee ( Hebrew : הגליל העליון , HaGalil Ha'Elyon ; Arabic : الجليل الأعلى , Al Jaleel Al A'alaa ) is a geographical region located in northern Israel and southern Lebanon . Part of the larger Galilee region, it is characterized by its higher elevations and mountainous terrain. The term "Upper Galilee" is ancient, and has been in use since the end of the Second Temple period . From a political perspective, the Upper Galilee is situated within the administrative boundaries of the Northern District of Israel. The Upper Galilee is known for its natural beauty, including lush landscapes, Mediterranean forests , and scenic vistas. Significant natural sites include Nahal Amud and the Keshet Cave . It's also an area where vineyards and wineries thrive, producing quality wines. Mount Meron stands as the highest point in the area, reaching an elevation of 1,208 meters above sea level. Safed is a main city in the region and also hosts an artists' quarter that was a major center of Israeli art .A street in the artists' quarter of Safed .Safed is the major Israeli city in the region.Although historical definitions encompass parts of southern Lebanon within the boundaries of the Upper Galilee, the Lebanese government does not use the term "Galilee" for any part of its territory.After the School of Paris (in English and Hebrew).The Golden Age of Painting in Safed (in Hebrew).
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Wikipedia's first sentence called it “geographical-political term in use since the end of the second temple period”. Today it says “geographical region located in northern israel and southern lebanon”. The one-line description Wikipedia serves to search engines and AI systems read “Regional area in northern Israel”. It now reads “Regional area in northern Israel and southern Lebanon”. Read the current article and compare.
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geographical-political term in use since the end of the second temple period
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geographical region located in northern israel and southern lebanon
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