Ein Lavan

Ein Lavan

Ein Lavan's lower pool

Ein Lavan's lower pool
Location Jerusalem, Israel
Spring source Refaim River

Ein Lavan (Hebrew: עין לבן‎) is a spring located in outskirts of Jerusalem, near Jerusalem Biblical Zoo and lies in Judean Hills.[1][2]

It is one of the largest springs in the Judean Hills. Water comes from two small caves. This site has significant religious and historical importance due archaeological findings of Roman and Byzantine ruins.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Weekend Walk: Ein Lavan". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  2. ↑ "Ein Yael". Jewish National Fund. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  3. ↑ "עין חניה - אלח'אניה". Israel Antiques Authority. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
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