Ariel enjoys a delightful blend of city convenience and country leisure,
framed by breathtaking mountain views. An elevation of 700 meters above sea level provides mild summer breezes, and on a clear day you can see the Mediterranean Sea 40 km (25 miles) to the west.
A view of Ariel to the south - Jerusalem is a 45-minute drive in that direction. (credit: Friends of Ariel screenshot)
The surrounding countryside is rich with Biblical history going back thousands of years:
* the graves of Joseph and Joshua
* the Mountains of Blessings and Curses
* Jacob's Well
* the location of the Tabernacle at Shilo
* Ahab's ivory palace
* and more.
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ABOVE: The remains of Joshua's altar on Mount Ebal (see Joshua 8:30), located only minutes from Ariel.
(credit: Lipkin Tours -- the only Israeli tour agency bringing visitors to this amazing site!) RIGHT: Ariel's outdoor mall provides shopping for necessities, fashion and pampering, by Israel's well-known retail chains. But unlike many of Israel's malls, there's always enough parking. Ariel's Mega-Or Mall (credit: Max Chernoglaz, Google Earth) |
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