Ancient sites in Israel
Ancient Sites & Ruins
This collection spans nearly 3,000 years of history, featuring Jerusalem’s iconic fortifications like the 16th-century Damascus Gate and the 2,700-year-old Tower of David. Explore the desert engineering of the Masada fortress and the Nabataean ruins of Shivta in the Negev. Coastal sites include the Roman amphitheater of Caesarea and the Crusader stronghold of Apollonia. The list also highlights significant religious landmarks, including the biblical City of David, the ancient fishing village of Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee, and the UNESCO-listed Jewish necropolis at Beit She’arim.
City Of David
Visit the place where King David established his kingdom, and where the history of this country was written.
Masada
This place is known as the infamous site of a mass suicide of 960 people who, during First Jewish–Roman War, decided to commit suicide…
Jerusalem Archaeological Park
Despite the location, this archaeological gem is often overlooked. Get off the beaten path and explore those mind-blowing remains!
Lions' Gate
Lions' Gate, also St Stephen's Gate, is one of the seven open Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem.
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