Hebron Hills
The Hebron Hills, also known as Mount Hebron (Arabic: جبل الخليل, romanized: Jabal al-Khalīl, Hebrew: הר חברון, romanized: Har Hevron), are a mountain ridge, geographic region, and geologic formation, constituting the southern part of the Judean Mountains. The Hebron Hills are located in the southern West Bank.
| Hebron Hills | |
|---|---|
Harvesting in the South Hebron Hills | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) |
| Coordinates | 31°26′N 35°0′E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | |
| Geography | |
| Location | West Bank |
| Parent range | Judean Mountains |
During the Ottoman period, Mount Hebron served as a stop for farmers and herders, primarily from the deserts of Arabia and Transjordan, who migrated due to factors like severe drought. Between the 17th and 19th centuries, Mount Hebron experienced extensive violence involving rival families and Bedouins, leading to migrations and the destruction of many villages.
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