Tel Akko
Archaeological site in the city of Akko
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Welcoming visitors at the eastern entrance to Akko, Tel Akko is the ancient birthplace of the city, where settlement thrived from antiquity through the Hellenistic period before shifting westward to the current Old City
The prominent mound gained its popular name, Napoleon’s Hill, after serving as the strategic vantage point from which Napoleon Bonaparte attempted – and failed – to breach Akko’s formidable city walls during his 1799 siege.
Panoramic Vistas & Archaeological Significance
Standing atop the hill rewards visitors with panoramic vistas overlooking the Old City, the surrounding coastline, and the historic seawalls. Archaeological excavations at the site have uncovered evidence of a thriving bronze and metalworking industry, as well as an ancient purple-dye industry utilizing sea snails gathered along the nearby Na’aman River.
Visitor Information
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Location: Eastern entrance of Akko
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Admission: Free entry, open to the public at all times
