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Beit Shean (Scythopolis) – A Gem

Posted by Birte Edwards on February 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Beit Shean is located in the Jordan Valley, some 30 km south of the Sea of Galilee. It is considered one of the oldest towns of Israel.

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Capernaum – The Town of Jesus

Posted by Birte Edwards on January 18, 2010 · 2 Comments 

On the north shore of the Sea of Galilee lie the ruins of the town of Capernaum. This town has in modern times become known as the Town of Jesus, because this is where he spent the greater part of the three years of his ministry.

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Caesarea

Posted by Birte Edwards on August 21, 2009 · 2 Comments 

Caesarea is probably one of the most famous ancient cities of Israel, apart from Jerusalem.
It was founded around the year 22 BCE* by Herod the Great, and named in honor of Caesar Augustus.

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