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Tel Arad, northwest of the modern city of Arad in the northern Negev, consists of a lower and an upper city. The lower city was inhabited only in the Early Bronze Age (3150–2200 BCE). At approximately 100 dunams (25 acres) Arad was one of the largest cities of its day in this country, and surrounded by a strong 1,200-meter wall. Read more...
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Nimrod Fortress National Park Nimrod Fortress National Park is located in a magical mountain scenery on the slope of Mt. Hermon, atop a ridge at an altitude of 815 meters (2,675 ft) above sea level. April-September 8am. Read more...
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The economy of ancient Hamat, a small Jewish town south of Tiberius, was based mainly on its hot springs. In the 1920’s, its synagogue was excavated on the site of the present-day Tiberius hot springs. In 1965, another synagogue was unearthed near the southwestern wall of the city. Because of an inscription found in it, it is referred to today Read more...
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Excavated and restored by the National Parks authority, this park consists of a Byzantine monastery, church, and chapel on the site that during the Byzantine period was probably thought to be the location of the miracle of the swine. Read more...
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April–June, September–October 8 am – 5 pm. July–August 8 am.–7 pm Last entry one hour before above closing hour How to Get Here road (no. 4) On the Nahariya-Rosh Hanikra Road about 5 minutes drive north of Nahariya Read more...
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This site comprises the remains of a Byzantine lewish town, also mentioned in the New Testament. Its restored synagogue, houses, and workshops allow the visitor a glimpse into the village scenery that /esus would have known April–September 8am.– 5pm October–March 8am – 4pm Fridays and holiday eves: 8am – 3pm Last entry to site one hour before above closing Read more...