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Herodion, Israel, Herod the Great's splendid fortress- palace built on an artificial hill 750 m high. According to Josephus Flavius, the historian of the Jewish War, Herod the Great was also buried at the Herodion.
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Herodion, Israel, Herod the Great's splendid fortress- palace built on an artif...

Remains of the Davidic wall on Ophel Hill, Jerusalem, Israel. Jesus passed here on his way to the Temple.
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Remains of the Davidic wall on Ophel Hill, Jerusalem, Israel. Jesus passed her...

The "The hand of Absalom", a tomb monument partly rock- cut and partly built of stone. Legend connects it with Absalom, King David's rebellious son who "raised his hand against his father" - hence the name of the tomb.
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The "The hand of Absalom", a tomb monument partly rock- cut and partly built...

Rock-cut tombs of the Beni Hezir priestly family(left), and the so-called tomb of Zacharia. Kidron Valley,Jerusalem.
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Rock-cut tombs of the Beni Hezir priestly family(left), and the so-called tomb o...

Synagogue of Qazrin, Golan Heights,Israel. The Golan Heights were densely populated until the Jewish revolt against Emperor Gallus, 352 CE.
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Synagogue of Qazrin, Golan Heights,Israel. The Golan Heights were d...

Synagogue of Qazrin, Golan Heights,Israel. The Golan Heights were densely populated until the Jewish revolt against Emperor Gallus, 352 CE.
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Synagogue of Qazrin, Golan Heights,Israel. The Golan Heights were d...

Synagogue of Qazrin, Golan Heights,Israel. The Golan Heights were densely populated until the Jewish revolt against Emperor Gallus, 352 CE.
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Synagogue of Qazrin, Golan Heights,Israel. The Golan Heights were d...

Stone pillars from a storehouse at Hazor, Israel. Hazor was one of the royal cities and supply posts in Solomon's kingdom.
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Stone pillars from a storehouse at Hazor, Israel. Hazor was one of...

Tel Megiddo, Israel, the legendary Armageddon of Revelations. It was a fortified city during King Salomo's time. Stairs from the times of King David,10th BCE
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Tel Megiddo, Israel, the legendary Armageddon of Revelations. It was a fo...

"Saint Peter's House" in Capernaum. Capernaum was one of the several densly populated towns around Lake Genezareth.
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"Saint Peter's House" in Capernaum. Capernaum was one of the several densly po...

The synagogue of Capernaum,largest of ancient synagogues in Israel,4th CE, may have been built upon an earlier structure,the "synagogue of Jesus".
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The synagogue of Capernaum,largest of ancient synagogues in Israel,4th...

The synagogue of Capernaum,largest of ancient synagogues in Israel,4th CE, may have been built upon an earlier structure,the "synagogue of Jesus".
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The synagogue of Capernaum,largest of ancient synagogues in Israel,4th...