Horns of Hattin

This photograph shows the Horns of Hattin (or Hill of Hattin), which is the large, flat hilltop in the top center of the photograph. It is an extinct volcano that, from the ground, looks like two horns. Recent archaeological research has revealed a Roman village. We know from historical sources that the Crusaders were defeated by Saladin here on July 4, 1187 CE. In the background are the hills of eastern Galilee; just above are the city of Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.