Haifa is the 3rd largest city in Israel. Its main facilities are the port of Haifa and the bay of Haifa with a refinery. Parts of the city are located on Mount Carmel. Home > Sites > Carmel > Haifa Contents: Background Location History Photos – Haifa Bay –Bahai Gardens –German Colony –Tell Shikmona […]
The Romans built roads thru the Golan heights, establishing efficient link from Israel to Syria. Home > Sites > Golan >Roman Roads Contents: Background Maps Peutinger Photos * South * North Links Background: Roman roads were an important part of the infrastructure built during the Roman period in Israel, which lasted from 63 BC […]
An Iron-age ceremonial site in the Jordan valley near Moshav Argaman. It is likely that this site was erected by the Israelites, led by Joshua, and was their first camp after crossing the Jordan. Home > Sites > Jordan Valley> Gilgal Argaman Contents: Overview Aerial Map History Photos * Aerial views * Ground views * […]
Tell Me’amer (Al Amar) is the ruins of a Biblical city on the eastern side of Mount Carmel. Identified with “Geva Shemen” and “Harosheth of the Gentiles”. Judges 4, 13: “And Sisera gathered together all his chariots, even nine hundred chariots of iron, and all the people that were with him, from Harosheth of […]
Tel Zafit (Tell es-Safi) is one of the largest Biblical sites in Israel. Settlement started in the Early Bronze Age, and was occupied with some interruptions for 5,000 years until modern times. It is widely accepted by scholars as the Philistine city of Gath – the hometown of Goliath. * Site of the Month […]
This page presents news from the region of the Galilee, relating to its ancient sites. Home > News > Galilee News This page provides news about the ancient sites in the Galilee: News about archaeological digs, new findings, new sites, and other interesting news items. The news items in this page include all […]
A Holy cave on the cliffs above the northern side of Beit-Kerem. According to Arabic tradition – Elijah’s hiding cave. The Crusaders dedicated it to St. George. A Sheik’s tomb is located at the site. Home > Sites > Beit-Kerem > El-Khader (“The Green”) cave Contents: Background Location History Photos * General view […]
Ruins of an impressive Crusaders fortress located on a high cliff above above the northern Jordan valley. * Site of the Month 12-2015 * Home > Sites > Jordan Valley> North > Bevoir (“Star of Jordan”) Contents: Overview Aerial Map History Photos Links Etymology Overview: The Belvoir Fortress, also known as Kochav Hayarden (Star of […]
A Roman sanctuary, which included temples and ritual courtyards, was built near the sacred grotto of Pan. Home > Sites > Golan > Banias > Banias Temples Contents: Background Location Biblical Map History Photos Etymology Links Background: A Roman sanctuary, which included temples and ritual courtyards, was built near the sacred grotto of the […]
An important Canaanite and Israelite city in the northern part of Israel, the city where Sheba son of Bichri has hidden during his mutiny against king David. ** Site of the Month Dec 2014 ** Home > Sites > Upper Galilee > East > Abel Beth-Maacah Contents: Overview Location History Photos * General views […]
