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Caesarea (/ ˌ s ɛ z ə ˈ r iː ə, ˌ s ɛ s-, ˌ s iː z-/ SE(E)Z-ə-REE-ə, SESS-; Koinē Greek: Καισάρεια, romanized: Kaisáreia; Hebrew: קֵיסָרְיָה, romanized: Qēsaryah; Arabic: قيسارية, romanized: Qaysāriyyah), also Caesarea Maritima, Caesarea Palaestinae or Caesarea Stratonis, was an ancient and medieval ...
Oct 17, 2023 · Caesarea Maritima was an important trade center in antiquity, known for its colossal harbor built by Herod the Great. After the second Jewish Revolt, also known as the Bar-Kochba Revolt (132-136 CE), Caesarea became the capital of the Roman province of Syria-Palestina.
Caesarea, (“Ruins of Caesarea”), ancient port and administrative city of Palestine, on the Mediterranean coast of present-day Israel south of Haifa. It is often referred to as Caesarea Palaestinae, or Caesarea Maritima, to distinguish it from Caesarea Philippi near the headwaters of the Jordan.
May 23, 2022 · The ancient city of Caesarea Maritima, built during the reign of Herod the Great in the late first century B.C.E., played an important role in Roman Palestine and was a major south Levantine harbor during Paul’s missionary journeys. One of the most advanced cities of its day, Caesarea was a wonder to behold.
Nov 7, 2023 · Caesarea Maritima, an ancient metropolis in modern-day Israel, was a remarkable engineering accomplishment. Extending Rome's military and commercial presence in the eastern Mediterranean in the latter...
Caesarea Maritima, established by Herod the Great on the site of the Hellenistic city of Strato's Tower, has been known continuously from its founding through until the present day, and is the setting for numerous historically significant events and personages.
Nestled along Israel’s Mediterranean coastline, Caesarea National Park beckons travelers from around the world to step back in time. Once a bustling port city, today’s Caesarea offers a harmonious blend of ancient ruins, modern amenities, and natural beauty.
