Ancient Israel

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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Beth She'an (Scythopolis-Athena head)

Beth She'an. Tel Naharon - Athena head, found at Tel Naharon....

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Beth She'an (Scythopolis-Civic Center-Palladius street)

Beth She'an. Civic center - Palladius Street, view from the mound to the theater....

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Beth She'an (Scythopolis-Civic Center-Western Thermae)

Beth She'an. Civic center - Aerial view of western Thermae. Ancient Columns...

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Banias (Banias-Aerial view)

Banias. Banias - aerial view, looking south....

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Bet Guvrin (Banias-The amphitheater)

Bet Guvrin. Bet Guvrin - the amphitheater's main southern entrance, looking north....

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