#1

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Jerusalem

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Jerusalem

The Holy City of Jerusalem is for 3000 years the capital of the Israelites, Jewish Kingdom and State of Israel.

Psalms 122:2: "Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem".

   #2

Acre

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Acre (Akko) - Overview

The old city of Acre (Akko) is a large walled city on the shores of the bay of Haifa. As the largest natural port in the Galilee and Israel, it  has a long history of conquests and ruling empires. It was one of the main  Crusaders'  fortifications and ports.

#3

Sea of Galilee

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Sea of Galilee

This sweet water lake is located in the west side of the Galilee, a major source of water supply, center of tourism, and rich with history.

#4

Mount of Olives

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Mount of Olives

Mount of Olives is the hill facing the old city of Jerusalem, on the eastern side of Kidron creek. It is a Holy place, referred in the Old and New Testaments. It is dominated by a large cemetery on its slopes.

2 Samuel 15: 30: And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up..."

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Armaggedon

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Armageddon

This site, according to Revelations, is where the final battle  will be between the forces of good and evil. The name may originate from the Hebrew name "mountain of Megiddo".

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Haifa

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Haifa

Haifa is the 3rd largest city in Israel. Its main facilities are the port of Haifa and the bay of Haifa with a refinery. Parts of the city are located on Mount Carmel.

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  David Tower,

  Jaffa Gate

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Tower of David, Jaffa Gate

Tower of David is Jerusalem's citadel, located near Jaffa gate on the western side of the old city wall. The walls and tower were repeatedly built and destroyed over the past 2,100 years, and protected the north-west corner of the "upper" city.

Psalms 48:12:"Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof".

  #8

Capernaum

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Capernaum

This village is on the northern side of Sea of Galilee, and was the center of the activities of Jesus and his town during that time. A grand 4th C  Ad Synagogue was excavated, which stood over the Synagogue from the time of Jesus.

Matthew 4:13: "And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim"

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Tabor

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Mount Tabor

Mount Tabor is a steep round hill on the north-east side of Yizreel valley. It played an important role in the biblical history, and some traditions link it to Transfiguration of Jesus. The hill is strategically located on the main north-south ancient road, and was an important fortress during the First and Second Temple, Greek and Roman times.

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Temple Mount

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Temple Mount

The temple mount is the place where the Jewish temple was built, starting from King Solomon almost 3,000 years ago. The temple was destroyed by the Romans and never rebuilt again by the Jews. It was replaced by the Muslim shrines in the 8th C AD which stand there today, with the Golden Dome of the Rock -  the city's symbol.

1 Kings 2: 10: "So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.
And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him".