Al-Far'a Tower
Situated atop a hill to the north of the village of Al-Far'a stands an archaeological tower that rises over 10 meters in height. The northeastern portion of the structure is partially in a state of ruin.
The tower is constructed using massive stone blocks, with dimensions ranging between 1 x 1.5 meters. It consists of two floors and is believed to have served as a military outpost during the Crusader and Ayyubid periods.
The tower was documented in surveys of western Palestine conducted in 1882 by Conder and Kitchener, who described it as a square-shaped structure built upon a hilltop in the Far'a region.
Surrounding the tower, and particularly to the north and west, there are numerous rock cuttings and tombs. Archaeologists have also uncovered an abundance of pottery fragments in the tower's vicinity, dating back to the Byzantine, Roman, and Islamic eras.
This well-preserved archaeological site provides insight into the strategic importance and occupation history of the Al-Far'a region, with the tower likely serving as a fortified observation and defensive post during several historical periods.
A historical archaeological tower