Ancient Israel

Bet Guvrin (Bet Gruvin-the Horse) Bell Cave

Bet Guvrin. Bet Guvrin - the `Horse Cave', a subterranean cultic site from the Roman period....

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Akko (Acre) (Acre - The Hospitaller)

Hospitaller Center. Acre - The Hospitaller central courtyard (Israel Antiquities Authority)...

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Images around Acre, Israel

Crusader fortifications. Acre - Remains of a Crusader tower. (Israel Antiquities Authority)...

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Banias

Banias is the Arabic name for Hellenistic city of Paneas whose name derives from Pan, the Greek god of herds and shepherds. His cult was observed in a large cave at the foot of Mt. Hermon, where a source of the River Jordan emerges. Paneas, was chosen by Philip (King Herod's son) as the capital of his territory, and named Caesarea Philippi (Israel...

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Growth of Jerusalem in the 19th century

Over time, the Judean capital city of Jerusalem grew and expanded well beyond the small boundaries of the City of David. At first, the Temple Mount was an addition to the city and was, apparently, fortified in some way (which still remains unknown). Later, the process of expansion "beyond the walls" occured after the population continued to increas...

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Beth She'an The Agora Temples

Beth She'an. Civic center - The theater temples, view of the western foundations....

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Beth She'an (Scythopolis-Civic Center-Theater)

Beth She'an. Civic center - Artist rendering of the theater facade during the Byzantine period (T. Milzen)....

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Caesarea Maritima (Caesarea - Marble statue)

Caesarea Maritima. Caesarea - a marble statue of an anonymous magistrate. Late Roman or early Byzantine period. - Roman Statue...

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Beth She'an (Scythopolis-Harod stream) Theater

Beth She'an. City Gate - Harod stream running through the city....

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