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'''Gamla''' ({{lang-he|גַּמְלָא}}, {{literal translation}} the camel), also '''Gamala''', was an ancient [[Jews|Jewish]] town on the [[Golan Heights]]. Believed to have been founded as a [[Seleucid]] fort during the [[Syrian Wars]], it transitioned into a predominantly Jewish settlement that came under [[Hasmonean dynasty|Hasmonean]] rule in 81 BCE.<ref name=AndreaBerlin/><ref name=":3" /> The town's name reflects its location on a high, elongated ridge with steep slopes resembling a camel's hump.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |
Gamla served as a key rebel stronghold during the [[First Jewish–Roman War|Great Jewish Revolt]] against [[Roman Empire|Rome]]. In the summer of 67 CE, after an extended siege and battle, Roman forces under [[Vespasian]] ultimately captured the town and massacred its inhabitants.<ref name=":6">{{Cite book |last=Rogers |first=Guy MacLean |title=For the Freedom of Zion: the Great Revolt of Jews against Romans, 66-74 CE |date=2021 |publisher=Yale University Press |isbn=978-0-300-24813-5 |location=New Haven |pages=252, 258-259, 537}}</ref> The Jewish historian [[Josephus]], who accompanied the Roman army, provides detailed accounts of these events in his work, "[[The Jewish War]]."<ref>''Gamla III (1)''. p. 12</ref>
The remains of Gamla were discovered in the 1968 survey of the Golan,<ref name=":1" /> with geographical features matching Josephus' descriptions.<ref name=":2">{{Citation |last=Aviam |first=Mordechai |title=The archaeological illumination of
Due to its historical significance during the revolt, Gamla is a symbol for the modern state of Israel and an important archaeological site.<ref name="evidence" /> It is located within the [[Gamla nature reserve|Gamla Nature Reserve]] and serves as a prominent tourist attraction. The site features ruins available for visitation and is home to various wildlife, including [[Rock hyrax|rock hyraxes]], wild boars, and numerous species of [[Raptor (bird)|raptors]].<ref name=":6" />
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