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Battir

Palestine / Bayt Lahhm / Hhusan /
 village, place with historical importance

An Arab village near the site of the ancient Beitar village of the Maccabees. It is known for its Roman-period water system, based on seven springs, much of which is still in use. The water has long supported an intricate system of terraced agriculture.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battir
Excellent photos and captions: www.greatmirror.com/index.cfm?countryid=450&chapterid=4... Bank: Battir_005097
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Coordinates:   31°43'16"N   35°8'19"E
This article was last modified 12 years ago