A diver found a 900-year-old sword dating back to the Crusader period off the Carmel beach in the north of the country, along with various other artifacts, the Israel Antiquities…
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Head about 20 miles south of Jerusalem into the Judean Hills, and you will eventually reach the ancient city of Hebron. Historically, this city is one of the oldest in existence—founded…
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Israel Unveils Major Discovery from Jerusalem’s Second Temple Era
Israeli archaeologists have reportedly discovered an opulent building where VIPs and members of the elite were likely welcomed on their way to visit the nearby Temple Mount some 2,000 years…
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Located less than 10 miles south of Jerusalem, and a stone’s throw from Bethlehem, the ancient city of Herodium stands in stark contrast to its surrounding area. One of the…
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Off-The-Beaten-Track Places in Israel Every Travel Agent Should Know
You’ve booked countless church-hopping tours in Jerusalem, beach bumming vacations in Eilat, and holy pilgrimages to the Sea of Galilee. But what would you do with a client who wants…
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If you are planning a visit to Israel, then spending time in Jerusalem is an absolute must. And whether you have been there only once or a hundred times, you…
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Located on the slopes of the Judean Mountains in Central Israel, the roughly 1,200-acre Beit Guvrin National Park is a perennially popular family destination, and it possesses what is quite…
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City of Jerusalem Starts Light Project to Illuminate Historic Buildings
The City of Jerusalem has announced a new plan to illuminate historic buildings throughout the city, according to a press release Thursday. The plan, initiated by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion,…
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Considered to be the gateway to the desert, the Negev Region comprises more than 60% of Israel’s landmass. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, the Sinai Desert, the Moab Mountains, and…
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Israeli Messianic Artist Produces Illustrated Family Bible
Celebrated Israeli Messianic Jewish artist Elhanan ben-Avraham recently announced the completion and release of a project he has been working on for years – an illustrated English and Hebrew version…
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Any trip to the Golan Heights is sure to be a memorable one. The region is thick with forests, streams, waterfalls, and wildlife, and it affords visitors a literal breath…
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Historical find on the Golan Heights A fortified complex from the time of King David (Iron Age, eleventh to tenth century BC) was uncovered in Hispin. The excavation site is…
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The accuracy of the weight attests to advanced technological skills as well as to the weight given to precise trade and commerce in ancient Jerusalem. An ancient limestone weight, dating…
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Located along the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, the sleepy fishing village of Capernaum would become well-known as the focal point of Jesus’ three-year ministry. Largely undiscovered until…
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Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem’s most famous wall. IN 19 BC, HEROD THE GREAT expanded the Temple on the Mount by flattening a…