Ancient Israel

Akko (Acre) (Acre - The Hospitaller)

Underground drainage. Acre - The Hospitaller main drainage. One of the row of halls in the fortress...

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Akko (Acre) (Acre - A row)

Genoese street. Acre - A row of shops along the street. The Old city of Acre is one of the fascinating old cities in Israel. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rich in history, spanning from the Greek periods, this ancient city has fascinating points of interest as well as a charming location along the Sea. Acre is well known as one of the main Cr...

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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....

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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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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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