Cave of Elijah

The main shrine known as the "Cave of Elijah" is located on Haifa's Allenby Road, on Mount Carmel, approximately 40 m above sea level.

[2][4] A second grotto, also associated with Elijah, is located nearby, under the altar of the main church of the Stella Maris Monastery, also on Mount Carmel.

[5][4] In the Bible, in the First Books of Kings 19:9, prophet Elijah takes shelter in a cave on Mount Horeb after traveling for 40 days and 40 nights.

Before an assembly on the summit of Mount Carmel, Elijah challenges on the Canaanite priests to seek fire from their god Baal to light a sacrifice.

[6][7][8] "The Cave of Elijah" has been presented primarily as part of Mount Carmel in the works of travelers, historians, pilgrims and other visitors.