This is the town built by Herod the Great, the king that ordered the babies killed when he heard about the birth of Jesus. It was also the base of operations for Pontius Pilate.
The guide, Saliba is great. Not only does he know his history quite well, but his bible as well. He's bringing alive with dates, and names bible passages.
I was mesmerized by the excavation of this site. We visited a restored theater and was able to see Herod's fresh water pool... almost on the water. Talk about living the high life when you are a king!
(I will upload photos when I get a better WiFi connection).
Something else that called my attention were the 2 hippodromes in this city - imagine chariots and charioteers. Finally, this is the place where St. Paul sailed away to evangelize. This is also the place where St. Paul was arrested and shipped out to Rome, for his last journey.
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