Israel

Dan

The remains of biblical Dan can be found in a beautiful nature reserve at the base of Mount Hermon, about 6 km west of Caesarea Philippi. There have been some huge archaeological discoveries here, which verify the accuracy of the biblical record!

Caesarea Philippi

At Caesarea Philippi, a stunning dialogue took place between Jesus and his disciples.

Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon is Israel’s highest mountain, with its summit sitting at 2814 m (over 9000 ft) above sea level. Snow occupies the summit for much of the year. This snow has long been valued by locals. Nowadays, there is a ski resort on Hermon, and in times past, Hermon’s snow was used to cool food and drinks in nearby villages.

The Valley of Elah: Site of a Famous Showdown

The Valley of Elah, part way between Bethlehem and the Mediterranean Sea, hosted one of history’s most renowned showdowns.

Mount Gerizim

This temple likely rivalled the one in Jerusalem for several hundred years, before Jews destroyed it around 110 BC.

King Solomon’s Gezer Gate

Remains of King Solomon’s gate at Gezer can be seen to this day.

Mount of Beatitudes

According to tradition, this slice of greenery is where Jesus delivered his famed Sermon on the Mount

The View Elijah Would (Not) Have Seen From Mt Carmel

When Elijah was twiddling his thumbs on Mount Carmel – waiting for the Baal prophets to finish their ranting (1 Kings 18:25-26) – perhaps he stood in the vicinity of this photo and absorbed the view.

The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea – an incredibly salty lake south-east of Jerusalem – is the lowest point on Earth.

The Southern Steps of Herod’s Temple

If any site deserves to have a sign saying “Jesus was here”, it is surely the southern steps of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount.

Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon is Israel’s highest mountain, with its summit sitting at 2814 m (over 9000 ft) above sea level. Snow occupies the summit for much of the year. This snow has long been valued by locals. Nowadays, there is a ski resort on Hermon, and in times past, Hermon’s snow was used to cool food and drinks in nearby villages.

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