Cush was the father of Nimrod, who grew to be a mighty warrior on the earth. He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; that is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the LORD.”
Genesis 10:8-9
Visible from both Dan and Banias, situated on top of a hill is a fortress named “Castle of the Large Cliff”. Today it is known as Nimrod’s Fortress (named after the Biblical character in Genesis). It was originally constructed as preliminary defense for Damascus to the northeast. It was begun in 1229 and expanded over time.
We spent over an hour exploring the ruins, which are quite extensive. This isn’t a typical touring stop. It also offers great views of the area.
