Majd al-Krum
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| Majd al-Krum | |
| Hebrew | מג'ד אל-כרום |
| Arabic | مجد الكروم |
| Name Meaning | Vineyard Glory |
| Government | |
| District | North |
| Population | 13,800 (2003) |
| Jurisdiction | 5,385 dunams (5.4 km²) |
Majd al-Krum (Arabic: مجد الكروم, Hebrew: מג'ד אל-כרום) is a town located in the Upper Galilee about 16 km (10 miles) east of Acre. The Arabic name of the village translates to "Vineyard Glory" and reflects a long heritage of growing grapes in the town. The town is completely Muslim.
[edit] History
Majd al-Krum was captured by Israeli forces in 1948. A number of hangings were done in the town to quell the local resistance. In the 1960s Israel confiscated a large percentage of land from Majd al-Krum to form the city of Karmiel. On the outskirts of town one can see ancient ruins comprising of pits built into the rocks where the ancient residents used their feet to press their grape crop to make wine.
In 2003, Majd al-Krum along with nearby local councils of Deir al-Asad and Bi'ina merged to form Shagor.
| Israeli municipality merger of 2003 | |
|---|---|
| New municipalities: Baqa-Jat | Binyamina-Giv'at Ada | Carmel City | Kokhav Ya'ir | Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut | Shagor | Tzoran-Kadima | Yehud-Monosson | |
| Old municipalities: Baqa al-Gharbiyye | Bi'ina | Binyamina | Daliyat al-Karmel | Deir al-Asad | Giv'at Ada | Isfiya | Jat | Kadima | Maccabim-Re'ut | Majd al-Krum | Modi'in | Neve Monosson | Tzoran | Tzur Yigal | Yehud | |
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