Caesarea, Haifa District, Israel
The Harbor "Sebastos"
Artist's Reconstruction
It seems that transit trade and services provided to ships en route from Egypt to Rome were the harbor's raison d'ętre.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 32° 30.124′ N, 34° 53.468′ 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 inner harbor area, a top a fence that runs along the waterfront. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Heart of Caesarea (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarcophagus adorned with Rosettes
(within shouting distance of this marker); Sarcophagus Lid (within shouting distance of this marker); The Caesarea Nymphaeum (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Inscribed Stones / Sarcophagi (about 90 meters away); Roman Bathhouse (about 120 meters away); Caesarea / קיסריה (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 July 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 11, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.