Caesarea, Haifa District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
The Lower Palace
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 4, 2019
1. The Lower Palace Marker
View of the featured marker in the foreground and the ruins of the Lower Palace in the near background.
A refined palace with a swimming pool, once stood here. The sand only preserved its eastern wing, comprising a grand (dining?) complex: a central hall (Triclinium?) flanked by two small rooms on each side, all richly decorated, and provided with bathing and heating facilities. To the Northeast, a staircase led to the upper story, and the Upper Palace. A mikveh (Jewish ritual bath) and a bathhouse were found next to it.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 32° 29.829′ N, 34° 53.364′ E. Marker is in Caesarea, Haifa District. Marker can be reached from Kvish HaTe'atron just west of Rothschild, on the left when traveling west. This historical marker is located in the Caesarea Maritima National Park, very near to the western end of Kvish HaTe'atron Street. The marker is situated in the Promontory Palace complex, near the waterfront. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Roman Well (a few steps from this marker); Dedicatory Inscription (within shouting distance of this marker); I Appeal Unto Caesar (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Compound (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . .
1. Caesarea Maritima. This is a link to information, regarding Caesarea Maritima, provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on June 30, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Caesarea Maritime. Bible Walks website entry (Submitted on April 30, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 4, 2019
2. The Lower Palace Marker
A close-up view of the text on the marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013
3. The Lower Palace Marker
View of the remaining ruins of the Lower Palace.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013
4. The Lower Palace Marker
Close-up view of the ruins of two mosaic floors in the Lower Palace.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 4, 2019
5. The Lower Palace Marker
Distant view of the south side of the Lower Palace ruins, jutting out into the Mediterranean Sea.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 4, 2019
6. The Lower Palace Marker
Distant view of the ruins of the Promontory Palace, with a view of the attached Lower Palace seen on the far left of the picture.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 3, 2019
7. View of the remaining ruins of the Lower Palace.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 3, 2019
8. View of the remaining ruins of the Lower Palace.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 30, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 7, 8. submitted on February 13, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.
