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 2022 it had a population of 2,103.[1]
Giv'at Avni
גִּבְעַת אַבְנִי | |
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  Giv'at Avni | |
| Coordinates: 32°46′31″N 35°26′19″E / 32.77528°N 35.43861°E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Lower Galilee |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founded by | Regional council |
| Population (2022)[1] | 2,103 |
History edit
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 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Lavi Forest
- ^ Hodayot, final report