Battir, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Israel, is a village renowned for its ancient agricultural terraces and Roman-era irrigation system. Located southwest of Jerusalem, it features a stunning landscape of stone terraces, olive groves, and vineyards, sustained by a traditional water distribution network still maintained by local families. Inscribed in 2014, Battir exemplifies thousands of years of human ingenuity and cultural heritage, earning its status as a globally significant site.

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