Judean Hills
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The Judean Hills are located on west of Jerusalem, the capital city of Israel. The Judean hills form a natural division between the coastal plains to the west and the Jordan rift valley to the east.
In a reference to the history of the holy city of Jerusalem, it has been mentioned that "Over a million years ago elephants, rhinoceros, giraffes, water buffaloes and other animals now extinct here roamed the Judean Hills.[1] (http://www.biu.ac.il/JS/rennert/history_2.html)" Bethlehem , the birthplace of Jesus and also King David, is located in the Judean Hills.
Currently, a Master Plan for development of Judean Hills region is in progress.
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External link
- Pictures (http://www.asergeev.com/pictures/archives/compress/2000/142/36.htm)
