Katzrin is the administrative center and largest town in the Golan Heights.
Katzrin is built around the site of a Jewish agricultural village of the Mishnaic period.
The archaeological remnants, which include a notable ancient synagogue,
are displayed as the Katzrin Ancient Village. The ancient village was destroyed in the Golan earthquake of 749.
Modern Katzrin was established in 1977 after the government of Israel
decided settling and populating the Golan Heights was of prime importance for Israeli security.
Katzrin is a planned urban center that provides a services to the rural communities and military bases of the Golan.
The town offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. To the south is the Sea of Galilee,
to the north Mount Hermon, and to the west the hills of the Upper Galilee
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