The Muhraka is located on the southern slope of Mount Carmel, near the Druze village of Daliyat el-Carmel.

Muhraka

The word Muhraka means “The place of burning”. Tradition has it that this was the very Biblical site where the prophet Elijah fought the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:16-45). Muhraka According to the Jewish Bible, Elijah approaches and leaves the mountain into the Jezreel valley and indeed the scenery from this point is breathtaking; all over the Jezreel valley. Elijah statue Muhraka There is also a spring of water, attesting to the biblical story according to which prophet Elijah had repeatedly poured water on the altar of sacrifice, even though it was a time of heavy drought. Nowadays a Carmelite monastery resides at this point, commemorating the Biblical story as well as its ending, at which Elijah slaughtered the prophets of Baal -at that site- immediately after his victory.
MuhrakaDirections: Buses number 791, 795, 55 ride form the city of Haifa to the village of Daliat el Carmel and from there a taxi will be convenient. Opening hours: Sundays- closed Monday-Saturday September-April: 0800-1230 + 1430-1630 April-November: 00800-1230 + 1430-1700

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