Mightier than the thunder of the great waters,
Psalm 93:4
mightier than the breakers of the sea–
the LORD on high is mighty.
The northwest corner of modern Israel is at a point known as Rosh Hanikra (meaning “head of the grottos”). At this point, a tall hill extends all the way into the water, forming the border with Lebanon. The churning waves have carved out 200 meters of caverns within the soft, chalky mount. It’s a fun destination to visit. It boasts the steepest cable car in the world at 60 degrees.
While of no archaeological significance, the place does have some more recent history. The British built a rail line along the coast connecting Haifa, Beirut, and Tripoli during World War II. At Rosh Hanikra, they dug two tunnels through the ridge. Given that it passes into Lebanon, the tunnel at the north end is now sealed off.
