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DigsSite Name: Hill of Jonah Alternative Name: Giv'at YonahCountry: Israel
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Type: Hillfort
Nearest Town: Ashdod
Latitude: 31.767870N Longitude: 34.652080E
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
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The Israeli Antiquities Authority announced the discovery, on Giv'at Yonah (the Hill of Jonah) above the modern city Ashdod, today (Feb. 6).
Jewish, Christian and Muslim scriptures tell of the prophet Jonah, who at first fled God's instructions to preach against wickedness in Nineveh, an ancient city in Iraq. After spending three days and three nights inside the belly of a fish or whale Jonah was forgiven by God and released. According to the story, he then went to Nineveh and persuaded the inhabitants to repent.
According to some traditions, including Muslim lore, Jonah was buried on Giv'at Yonah.
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