Next to this sign, there is a sign that continues the description of the hill
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Givat Titura is the most important and important nature, landscape and heritage site in the area of the city of Modiin. Its area on the northeastern border of the city covers about 600 dunams. And rises to a height of 315 meter above sea level.
The hill played a major role in the history of the Modiin region, as it was inhabited continuously by rural farmers from the Chalcolithic period about 6,000 years ago until 1948, with the establishment of the state.
Origin of the name "Titura" The Crusaders called the place "Trenta", while the Arabs "Kelaat a-Tantura" (pointed hat) as well as "Al Burj" (the fortress) or "Burj al-Habib". The Hebrew name "Titura" (the hem of the hat), was given to it by the government naming committee, and it preserves the sound of the name in Arabic and its meaning. The earlier name of the site is not known for sure.
Botany and Zoology Many orchard trees grow on the hill, such as olive, almond, pomegranate, as well as hedgerows and fig trees - a remnant of the ancient settlement that existed here, on the southern and eastern slopes of the hill also grow Hairy Bread-Grass and simple fennel , while on the western and northwestern slopes Shrub–steppe. This difference in plant cover is due to the different duration of solar radiation on the slopes, which affects the availability of water to plants.
Common Chamomile / Common Almond / Anemone / wood sorrels
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