Latrun (Latrun Monastery) There are two theories about the origin of the name Latrun: one claims it is a distortion of the name of a Crusader castle that once stood here, Le Toron des Chevaliers – the tower of the knights; the other claims it is a […]
Read more →Mount Gerizim (Deuteronomy 11:29) Mountain south of Shechem. Height: 2890 feet above sea level. Mount Gerizim is known in the Bible as ‘mountain of the blessing’ as opposed to Mount Ebal, north of Shechem, known as ‘mountain of the curse.’ Called Jebel et Tur in Arabic, […]
Read more →Nain (Nein, Na’im) (Luke 7:11-16) Arab village in Jezreel Valley. Built on ruins of ancient settlement, it is possibly the city of Na’im from Second Temple Period. Mentioned in the Talmud and New Testament. Enterprise Development Applicants According to Christian tradition, it was here that Jesus performed […]
Read more →Nazareth (En Nasira) (Matthew 2: 23, Luke 1:26-28) Arab city in Galilee with many churches and monasteries where Jesus grew to manhood (Jesus of Nazareth). History: Archaeological evidence indicates that the site was occupied in the Early Bronze Age. First mentioned as a Jewish city in the […]
Read more →Negeb (Negev) (Numbers 13:29) Largest and southernmost region in the country (negev means south) . Its shape is that of an upside-down triangle with its base across the waist of the country and its apex in Eilat. The region has sparse precipitation and all its streams are […]
Read more →Old City Acre Sites in Old Acre: Crypt of St. John: 12th century underground hall west of the Great Mosque. Believed to be either reception hall of Crusader Order of Knights of St. John, or burial site of notable Crusaders. City walls: Remains of walls renovated during […]
Read more →Old City Jerusalem This term refers to Jerusalem within the old walls, as distinct from the new city which began to develop in the second half of the 19th century. The Old City is divided into 4 quarters: Jewish, Armenian, Moslem and Christian. Jewish Quarter is located […]
Read more →Perfume Route (Derekh HaBesamim) Ancient route used by Nabateans for the perfume trade from the Arabian Peninsula. Road passed through Petra, crossed the Arabah and Negeb passing until the coast of Gaza. Along its course hostels were built; some of their remains can still be seen today. […]
Read more →Pool of Siloam (Shiloah) (Nehemiah 3:15; John 9:7-11) Ancient pool outside the Old City walls of Jerusalem, within the village of Silwan. One of the important water sources of ancient Jerusalem. Its water comes from the Gihon stream, mentioned in the Bible as one of the 4 […]
Read more →Nimrod Fortress (Qalat Nimrud) Ruins of a large fortress on southern slopes of Mt. Hermon, 2 km. northeast of Banyas. Erected by Crusaders between 1130 and 1140. Taking advantage of the mountain’s natural features, it was built long and narrow – 450×60 meters (1476×197 feet). Arab legend […]
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