We’ve read about Hezekiah, Menashe and the Kingdom of Judah in the Bible, but now archeologists are digging up ancient treasures which testify to the truth of these stories! Just outside…
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Archeologists digging around the site of ancient Lachish, mentioned as having been destroyed by an Israelite army in Joshua 10:31-32, have uncovered the remains of a Canaanite temple along with…
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DNA testing of Dead Sea Scrolls hides could safeguard against forgeries
Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority, with help from Swedish DNA lab, has allowed for finer matching or differentiation among the scrolls. Genetic sampling of the Dead Sea…
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11 biblical experiences in Israel you’ll never forget
You’re in the Holy Land and you want to experience it through the eyes of your ancestors. In Israel, modern as it may be, you can hardly take a step…
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Want to experience what life was like in a tent made from goat and camel hair? These types of tents are likely similar to the ones in which Abraham lived…
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About three miles southeast of Bethlehem, amid the rolling fields where Angels once announced the birth of Yeshua, there is an unnaturally tall cone-shaped hill. This hill is home to…
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Jaffa, a municipality in the south of Tel Aviv, Israel, has one of the world’s oldest ports. Once known as the “Bride of the Sea” because of its location along…
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Let’s face it: Beachside restaurants aren’t always so inviting. When restaurant owners know that customers will keep on coming because of the view, they don’t always put much effort into…
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The ancient city of Sepphoris is known and referred to as the “Jewel of the Galilee.” It is located in the Lower Galilee region and is roughly four miles from…
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Ancient Galilee church unearthed, said to be home to apostles Peter and Andrew
Excavations in Israel’s Galilee have uncovered remains of an ancient church said to mark the home of the apostles Peter and Andrew, the dig’s archaeological director said. Mordechai Aviam of…
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Kiriath Jearim is a noteworthy biblical site that is often missed. It is located on a small hilltop about 10 miles (15 km.) west of Jerusalem. The hilltop is surrounded…
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Megiddo | Ancient City with Prophetic Significance
Megiddo is an ancient city with future significance. It is located in the middle of the southern Jezreel Valley, in northern Israel. Its prime location gives its inhabitants control over…
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Israel is a country full of surprises. With its beautiful beaches, fascinating history and stunning nature, Israel offers its visitors a great variety of different sites that no one should…
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Overview Located on the Egyptian Israeli border, just one hour southwest of Beer Sheva – Kadesh Barnea is rich in biblical history. Situated on an ancient major trade route referred…
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6 fabulous museums to experience Israeli history first hand
Museums show you things, and sometimes let you handle things, which demonstrate a certain subject or era. Living history museums, on the other hand, invite you to immerse yourself in…