Belvoir Fortress is considered one of the north’s best keep secrets. Just ten miles sounth of the Sea of Galilee sits the crusader castle that dates back to the 12th…
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Sepphoris | The Mosaic City, The “Ornament of All Galilee”
It was a city once called the “ornament of all Galilee” by first century Jewish historian Josephus Flavius, but looking at the excavation of the ancient city of Sepphoris, one…
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Remains of Roman Legion base unearthed beneath wheatfield
Thousands of soldiers left remnants of coins, weapons, pottery, glass and tiles at the foot of Tel Megiddo, the legendary Armageddon. Remains of the largest Roman military base ever found…
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South of Nazareth, on Mt Kedumim, is the cliff on which it is supposed the attempt was made to throw Jesus to his death. A road leads to the site,…
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Abu Simbel – The Great Temple on the Nile
Rising from the western shore of the majestic Lake Nasser—a reservoir of the Nile River—the commanding rock-hewn temple of Abu Simbel stands as a self-made monument to the Egyptian Pharaoh…
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Nazareth Village is an open-air museum in Nazareth, Israel, that reconstructs and reenacts village life in Galilee in the time of Jesus. The village features houses, terraced fields, wine and…
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The Stella Maris Monastery in Haifa, built in the nineteenth century, stands on the slope of Mount Carmel on the east side of the main road, opposite the lighthouse, with…
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Haifa stands today as the third largest city in the State of Israel. Known by a copious number of other names throughout its 3,000-year history, the city’s reputation has grown…
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A time portal to the past, the tunnel is 150 meters long, and it extends from the Templar’s fortress in the west to the city’s port in the east. It…
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An important thoroughfare once used by pilgrims going up to the Temple in Jerusalem was found on this day in 2019. Parts of the Pilgrim Road have been uncovered in…
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Owned by a Druze war widow, Noor restaurant proudly converted its kitchen under rabbinic supervision so it could serve Jewish soldiers and evacuees. Lamb and yogurt are two typical ingredients…
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In 13th century Akko, the Hospitaller Fortress (Knights’ Halls) served as the Order’s central headquarters. By virtue of their massive wealth and power in the Land of Israel, the Hospitallers…
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Foods of Israel: Inspired by the Mediterranean Sea
Influenced by its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, and blending Jewish and Arabic traditions, Israeli cooking has a diverse, undefinable flair. And according to many restaurateurs and foodies, Israeli cuisine…
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The 10 Most Mysterious Places That Can Be Found in Israel
Who arranged stones in huge circles in the Golan Heights? What was the pyramid of Madras for? Let’s delve into the most intriguing sites in Israel. Around the world there…
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Known as Jeroboam’s Granary in the ancient city of Meggido, it dates back to about 787 BC. The silo is about 23 feet deep and would have held an impressive…