Giv'at Avni

Giv'at Avni (Hebrew: גִּבְעַת אַבְנִי) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located adjacent to the Sea of Galilee and Tiberias, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lower Galilee Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 2,099.[1]

Giv'at Avni
גִּבְעַת אַבְנִי
Giv'at Avni is located in Northeast Israel
Giv'at Avni
Giv'at Avni
Coordinates: 32°46′31″N 35°26′19″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictNorthern
CouncilLower Galilee
Founded1991
Founded byRegional council
Population
 (2021)[1]
2,099

History

The village was founded in 1991 by the Lower Galilee Regional Council, It was named for Shlomo Avni, director-general of the Ministry of Construction and Housing. Lavi Forest, named for the Jewish community that flourished there during the Mishnaic and Talmudic periods, is located on the western edge of Givat Avni. [2]

Archaeology

In an archaeological survey of the area, flint outcrops and flint extraction surfaces were discovered along with numerous flint items, knapping piles, flakes and cores.[3]

Sheikh's tomb

References

  1. "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. Lavi Forest
  3. Hodayot, final report
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