In the PEF map (1878) Mt. Ebal is listed asJebel Eslamiyeh, with an altitude 3077 ft. The location of the altar is adjacent north of el Kulah – ruins of a Persian period farm that grew wine – and east of Sheikh Beit ez Zaky (a Shiekh’s tomb, located at a higher altitude)....
There're still many questions and even controversies over how the original altar should be like. As for its function, many people in the know speculate it was for sacrifice. Due to its complicated structure, many believe it's a sacrifice tool of significance....
Framing eyes of fire The gentle throb of an ancient drum No human ever made Music only gods should hear No human ever played This ritual of the druids has been The saviour of mankind Unknown to them the price was paid by personal sacrifice For all the wrongs that man has done The piper...