Caesarea, Haifa District, Israel
Sarcophagus Lid
Adorned With a Gorgon's Head
Marble
The Late Roman period (2nd - 3rd centuries CE)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 32° 30.089′ N, 34° 53.459′ E. Marker is in Caesarea, Haifa District. Marker can be reached from Kvish HaTe'atron just west of Rothschild, on the right when traveling west. This historical marker is located in the Caesarea Maritima National Park, at the edge of the green space that is situated by the buildings, next to the inner harbor area. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sarcophagus adorned with Rosettes (within shouting distance of this marker); The Harbor "Sebastos" (within shouting distance of this marker); Inscribed Stones / Sarcophagi (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Heart of Caesarea (about 90 meters away); Inscribed Sarcophagus adorned with Garlands (about 120
meters away); The Caesarea Nymphaeum (about 120 meters away); The Governor's Palace Baths (about 120 meters away); Fragments of an Inscribed Coenice (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caesarea.
Also see . . .
1. Caesarea Maritima. This is a link to information, regarding Caesarea Maritima, provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on July 11, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Caesarea Maritima - Cornell University. This is a link to information, regarding Caesarea Maritima and the Promontory Palace, provided by Cornell University. (Submitted on July 11, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Caesarea Maritima. This is a link to information, regarding Caesarea Maritima, provided by the BiblePlaces.com website. (Submitted on July 11, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 11, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on January 16, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.