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Cardo

A 6th c. church floor in Medeba, Jordan has a mosaic map of the land of Israel with numerous place names in Greek. The center of the map is an open-faced depiction of Jerusalem with the city walls, gates, churches (with red roofs), and the Cardo. This main street of the city is depicted with two rows of colonnades running the length of the city f...

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Gerasa

Gerasa architrave stones, Gerasa Cardo from theater, Gerasa Cardo manhole ...[Bible Places]...

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Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel temples on edge of Lake Nasser, Abu Simbel temples on edge of Lake Nasser, Queen Nefertiti temple on edge of Lake Nasser...[Bible Places]...

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Philae Island

Philae Island, now submerged, Philae outer temple court and first pylon, Philae outer temple court to south...[Bible Places]...

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Capernaum

In existence from the 2nd c. B.C. to the 7th c. A.D., Capernaum was built along the edge of the Sea of Galilee and had up to 1500 residents. Today the ruins are owned by two churches: the Franciscans control the western portion with the synagogue and the Greek Orthodox's property is marked by the white church with red domes. [Bible Places]...

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Nazareth

Situated inside a bowl atop the Nazareth ridge north of the Jezreel valley, Nazareth was a relatively isolated village in the time of Jesus with a population less than two hundred. Today Nazareth is home to more than 60,000 Israeli Arabs, and Upper Nazareth is home to thousands more Jewish residents. [Bible Places]...

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Nebi Samwil

Though its name identifies it as the home of the prophet Samuel and the tomb of Samuel is here venerated by Muslims and Jews, scholars are agreed that Samuel's home and place of burial are at Ramah, about five miles away. Excavations around the modern building which houses a mosque and a synagogue have revealed significant remains from the Crusader...

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Dome of the Rock

Built atop the earlier location of the Temple, the Dome of the Rock was built by the Muslim ruler Abd el-Malik in 688-691. Because of its situation on bedrock, the numerous earthquakes over the centuries have not caused significant damage to the structure (unlike its neighbor Al Aqsa mosque). This shrine was covered by a lead dome from 691 until it...

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Gilead

Ajlun Castle Nestled amid the picturesque landscapes of northern Jordan, Ajlun Castle stands as a testament to the region's rich history and strategic significance. Perched atop the rugged hills of Ajlun, this medieval fortress offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Constructed during the 12th century by the renowned Muslim military...

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Aswan

Aswan High Dam with Lake Nasser, Aswan High Dam with view of Nile looking north, Aswan market at night...[Bible Places]...

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