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Ruins of Tirzah, first capital of the Northern Kingdom Israel (before 9th BCE). King Omri later transferred the capital to Samaria (Sebaste).
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Ruins of Tirzah, first capital of the Northern Kingdom Israel...

The Roman Road from Jericho to Jerusalem, north of Jericho, Israel, built in the era of Emperor Hadrian. Jesus walked this road to Jerusalem. Length 27 km
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The Roman Road from Jericho to Jerusalem, north of Jericho, Israel...

Ruins of a Roman aquaduct in the Wadi el Kelt. The Wadi descends south of Jerusalem to Jericho.
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Ruins of a Roman aquaduct in the Wadi el Kelt. The Wadi descends south of Jerus...

The Inn of the Good Samaritan (Khan Hathrour), Israel. Historical half-way point between Jerusalem and Jericho with remains of Byzantine mosaics and a crusader castle.
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The Inn of the Good Samaritan (Khan Hathrour), Israel. Historical half-way poin...

The fortifications of Lachish, conquered and destroyed by Sennacherib in 621 BCE.
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The fortifications of Lachish, conquered and destroyed...

The fortifications of Lachish, near the city gate, conquered and destroyed by Sennacherib in 621 BCE.
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The fortifications of Lachish, near the city gate, conquered and destroyed...

The fortifications of Lachish, Israel, conquered and destroyed by Sennacherib in 621 BCE.
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The fortifications of Lachish, Israel, conquered and destroyed by Sennach...

View over the roofs of Hebron, Israel Foreground: entrance building of the Machpelah Cave
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View over the roofs of Hebron, Israel Foreground: entrance bui...

Hill of Herodion Herod the Great had his tomb built on this hill as well as a fortress and a synagogue.
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Hill of Herodion Herod the Great had his tomb built on t...

Palace of King Herod the Great (37-4 BCE) with Hellenistic tower, columnated courtyard, and synagogue (synagogue 2nd BCE).
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Palace of King Herod the Great (37-4 BCE) with Hellenistic tower,...

Palace of King Herod the Great (37-4 BCE) Left: Hellenistic tower, Center: columnated courtyard Right: 2nd-century BCE synagogue
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Palace of King Herod the Great (37-4 BCE) Left: Hellenistic tower,...

Palace of King Herod the Great (37-4 BCE). Stone columns of columnated courtyard
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Palace of King Herod the Great (37-4 BCE). Stone columns of columna...