The war in Gaza has brought many readers to check on the history and archaeological sites of the area.
Here is a link to our review of Gaza from the historical viewpoint:
Explore Gaza.
History of Gaza
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Explore GazaNew – Tel Tsaf and Gamma
A new page was added in the Jordan valley area:
Tel Tsaf and Tel Gamma – prehistoric sites near an ancient crossing of the Jordan river.
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New site: Horvat Menorah
A new site was added in the Jordan valley area: Ruins of a multi-period site north west of Tirat Zvi, with a mosaic floor decorated with a Menorah and Shofar.
Nearby are additional sites – Tels Zofarim and Shkafim.
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New page: Archaeological survey
A new page was added in the Jordan Valley area:
The overview page provides a list of the sites included in the BibleWalks archaeological survey of the Jordan Valley and its surrounding vicinity.
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New Site – Harod Spring
A new site added in the Jezreel valley region: Harod Spring
A spring, park and historic site on the foothills of Mt. Gilboa. (Judges 7:1): “Gideon… pitched beside the well of Harod”.
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New site: Biar Shaft Tunnel
The Biyar spring and shaft tunnel – one of the sources of Solomon’s pools; fed the “Upper aqueduct” that supplied water to Jerusalem.
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17th Year Anniversary
- Total published sites: 513 (many more to come…)
- Total photos: >18,900 (in 2 resolutions)
- Total Info pages: 43
- Total Maps: 23
- 300+ aerial views
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New Site – Tell Migda’
New page added in the Jordan valley area – Tell Migda’
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New site – Mt. Poriya
A new page was added in the area of the Sea of Galilee – Mt. Poriya sites
This overview page reviews ancient sites on Mt. Poriya.
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New Info Page: Ancient Games
A new info page was added – an overview and examples of ancient games in the Holy Land.
Read more on Ancient Games.
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