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Ashdod-Yam Fortress

Heritage · Ashdod, Israel
Lighting Fixtures Supplier
LED Design
Ashdod-Yam Fortress
§ Design note
  1. 01A Fortress by the Sea. Set right on the Mediterranean shore, the fortress is lit so its walls glow warmly above the dark water — a coastal landmark that reads from the beach and the promenade after dark.
  2. 02The Kurkar Stone. Warm, low light suits the soft golden kurkar sandstone, grazing the walls and round towers so their rough, weathered texture is revealed without overwhelming a fragile ruin.
  3. 03Open After Dark. As part of opening the conserved site to the public, the lighting lets visitors walk the compound in the evening — following the lit paths and towers through a place that had stood dark for centuries.
Aerial view of the illuminated Ashdod-Yam Fortress by the sea
Fortress wall uplit at sunset above the Mediterranean
Kurkar wall grazed by in-ground uplights at night
Illuminated fortress walls and ruins at night
§ Technical notes
  1. 01Stone Grazing. In-grade and low-level fixtures graze the kurkar walls and towers from close range, revealing the coursing and texture of the stone while keeping the light on the ruin itself.
  2. 02In-Grade Fixtures. Recessed in-ground uplights set into the paths and along the wall bases light the fortress from below, so the equipment stays clear of the historic stonework and the visitor route.
  3. 03Glare & Dark-Sky Control. Warm colour and shielded, downward-biased aiming keep glare and spill off the beach, the sea, and the night sky, suiting a sensitive coastal setting.
  4. 04Coastal Durability. Fixtures and cabling are specified for a salt-air seaside environment and an open archaeological site, planned to sit lightly and reversibly on the conserved ruins.