Shouting Hill (original) (raw)

Shouting Hill is a location the Golan Heights. It is situated near the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the area of the Golan that is occupied by Israel. During the Six-Day War, Israel captured most of the heights. Shouting Hill is located close to the ceasefire line that separates Syrian and Israeli controlled territory. With the advent of mobile phones, this practice has declined, except on special occasions like weddings when families particularly feel the need to actually see each other. Shouting Hill has become a minor tourist attraction.