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Mount Scopus (Hebrew: הַר הַצּוֹפִים Har HaTsofim, "Mount of the Watchmen/ Sentinels"; Arabic: جبل المشارف Ǧabal al-Mašārif, lit. "Mount Lookout", or جبل المشهد Ǧabal al-Mašhad "Mount of the Scene/Burial Site", or جبل الصوانة "Mount Syenite ") is a mountain (elevation: 826 meters (2,710 ft) above ...
Nov 9, 2012 · Homepage. Israel travels. History on high at Mount Scopus. A thank you gift from the Jews to Lord Balfour, the cemetery hilltop 834 meters above sea level has been a command post, a...
About. Jerusalem, like its old enemy Rome, is a city built on seven hills, and the most impressive of these, commanding the impressive view of the Old City which gave it its name, is Mount Scopus. The mountain, called Har Ha'Tzofim (Mountain of the Watchers) in Hebrew, derives its Latin name from its use as a vantage point for the Roman Army ...
Oct 17, 2020 · On Jerusalem’s Mt. Scopus, stories of tragedy, daring and charity. The mountain was the site of massacres, undercover military operations, and refuge, and today bears memorials to some of...
Discover the historic allure of Mount Scopus, Jerusalem. Perched on the eastern edge of the city, this iconic landmark offers breathtaking panoramic views of Jerusalem’s ancient landscape. Home to the prestigious Hebrew University, Mount Scopus is steeped in academic excellence and cultural significance.
Description. Mount Scopus, or Har Hatzofim, is without a doubt one of the most beautiful lookout points in Jerusalem. It’s the highest spot in the city at a height of 850 meters above sea level. Its name “tzofim” refers to the fact that from here you can “watch” the city.
Mount Scopus is a mountain, located in the northeast of Jerusalem. The Mount Scopus Hebrew name means “mountain of spectators” as it is one of the few places from where you can see the Dead Sea and the Dome of the Rock. This is the reason why it has always been considered a place of military interest.
