Golan Heights

Golan Heights

The Golan Heights is a highland area in the southwesternmost part of Syria, located to the east of the Jordan Valley. It stretches east to the Ruqqad River, south to the Yarmouk River, and north to the eastern slopes of Mount Hermon. The northern region consists of pastures, while the southern part includes farmland. The Golan Heights (Golan Heights) is a narrow mountainous region within Syria’s southwestern border, stretching 71 kilometers from north to south, reaching a maximum width of about 43 kilometers in the central part, and covering an area of 1,150 square kilometers. It is rich in water resources.

Bordering Israel, the Golan Heights occupies a commanding position and serves as a strategic stronghold on Syria’s southwestern frontier, overlooking the Israeli Galilee Valley. It is currently the highest ground controlled by Israel, offering views over the country’s valleys, and is known as the "Eye of Israel." Major attractions on the Golan Heights include: Gamla Nature Reserve, Gilgal Refaim (Stonehenge of the Levant), Um el-Kanatir ruins, Mount Hermon, and Hamat Gader Springs. Among them, Mount Hermon is one of the few ski resorts in Israel, while Hamat Gader is a popular recreational and therapeutic destination, featuring mineral springs with temperatures that can reach up to 50°C. Located at the junction of Israel, Lebanon, and Syria, Hamat Gader was a renowned resort during the Roman era.