Tel Jarmuth is a big Tel in Beit Shemesh. And you can find the largest palace from the Early Bronze period in Israel there. We visited this Tel during Hannukah 2021. And on holidays, Israel Antiquities Authority held various events, including tours and digs. Map Tel Jarmuth is located near new neighborhoods in Beit Shemesh….
Mizgaga Museum presents glass art and archeological artifacts from Tel Dor. And it is a historical building created by Baron Rothschild to create bottles for wineries. Map The Mizgaga Museum is situated in Kibbutz Nahsholim, about 30 km south of Haifa. And the easiest way to reach this spot is by entering “The Mizgaga Museum” into…
Tel Dor National Park is located about 30 km to the south of Haifa. And there, by the sea, you can find remains of the ancient city of Dor. Map Tel Dor National Park is located near the modern Dor and Nahsholim. And it is about 30 km to the South of Haifa. The easiest…
There are many ancient mosaics in Israel. And today, we will go over national parks, churches, and other places where you can see mosaics. Mosaics in National Parks Tzipori National Park When thinking about mosaics, Tzipori National Park is one of the first places that comes to mind. Tzipori National Park presents many remains of…
Caesarea Philippi was a Roman city by Mount Hermon. And since Jesus visited it, it has become an important Christian pilgrimage destination. Note: Philip the Tetrarch, Herod’s son, founded Caesarea Philippi. Map The remains of Caesarea Philippi are part of Banias (Hermon Stream Nature Reserve). And Banias Nature Reserve is located at the Golan Heights,…
According to tradition, Jesus prayed and was arrested the night before his crucifixion in the Garden of Gethsemane. Note: In that olive garden, Jesus also underwent agony in the garden. Map The Garden of Gethsemane is situated at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. It is located east of the Old City,…