Mishmar Dawid in Central District
Destination Guide Israel

Gezer

Gezer was a Canaanite city-state in the foothills of the Judaean Mountains at the border of the Shfela. Tel Gezer, an archaeological site midway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, is now an Israeli national park. In the Hebrew Bible, Gezer is associated with Joshua and Solomon. It became a major fortified city in the first half of the 2nd millennium BCE. It was later destroyed by fire and rebuilt. The Amarna letters mention kings of Gezer swearing loyalty to the Egyptian Pharaoh.

Located at 31.859, 34.919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Canaanite cities, Hebrew Bible cities, Amarna letters locations, National parks of Israel, Former populated places in Southwest Asia, Archaeological sites in Israel

Barkan Wine Cellars

Barkan Wine Cellars is the second largest Israeli winery, producing 5-9 million bottles a year. The main building of the winery is located at Kibbutz Hulda, east of Tel Aviv. Barkan receives grapes from vineyards in the Golan Heights, Upper Galilee, Lower Galilee, Mount Tabor region, the Jerusalem Mountains and Mitzpe Ramon.

Located at 31.8289, 34.8842 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Wineries of Israel, Companies established in 1990

Sack of Gezer

For the siege of Gezer by Assyrian king Tiglath-Pileser III see Siege of Gezer (c.733 BC) Siege of Gezer Date 10th century BC Location Gezer, Palestine Result Egypt takes Gezer, Egyptian victory Belligerents Egypt Philistines Commanders and leaders Siamun Unknown Strength Unknown Unknown Casualties and losses Unknown Many killed The Sack of Gezer reportedly took place at the beginning of the 10th century BC according to the Hebrew Bible, when the city was conquered and burned by an Egyptian pharaoh, most likely Siamun, during his military campaign in Palestine.

Located at 31.859, 34.919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Battles involving ancient Egypt, Sieges, Hebrew Bible events, 10th-century BC conflicts

Yatzitz

Yatzitz is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Shephelah around seven kilometres south of Ramle and covering roughly 2,000 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gezer Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 838. The moshav was founded in 1950 by immigrants from Tripoli in Libya. Like neighbouring Yashresh, its name is taken from Isaiah 27:6; In days to come shall Jacob take root, Israel shall blossom and bud; and the face of the world shall be filled with fruitage.

Located at 31.8605, 34.8608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Moshavim, Populated places established in 1950

Karmei Yosef

Karmei Yosef is a communal settlement in central Israel. Located in the Shephelah between Ramle and Rehovot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gezer Regional Council. In 2007 it had a population of 1,800 in roughly 400 households. The village was founded in 1984 by former residents of Ness Ziona and Rehovot, and was named after Yosef Sapir. Karmei Yosef is spread out over approx. 1640 dunams (approx.

Located at 31.8483, 34.9204 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Community settlements in Israel, Populated places established in 1984

Beko'a

Beko'a is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Beit Shemesh, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 502. The village was established in 1952 by immigrants from Yemen. Its name is symbolic and refers to the division of Jerusalem following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

Located at 31.8289, 34.9262 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Moshavim, Populated places established in 1952