Rasheen Mountain
Mountain in Tulkarm, Palestine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rasheen Mountain is a historical mountain in the State of Palestine and is the highest area in Tulkarm Governorate above sea level.[1] It rises about 600 meters above sea level, and the mountain experiences snowfall and accumulation of snow in the winter, It is located along the Mediterranean coastline.[2]The mountain is located in the town of Balaa in the governorate and is surrounded by land from the villages of Kafr Rumman, Anabta, and others. At the top of the mountain is the Roman archaeological site of "Khirbet Rasheen".[3] At the base of the mountain, the Ottoman Empire dug the famous Ottoman train tunnel, known as the "Balaa Tunnel".[4] The first of its kind at the time in the Middle East.[5] Today, it is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Palestine.[6]
Rasheen Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
Geography | |
Location | Tulkarm Governorate Palestine |
Parent range | North Mountain Range |