Near Had Nes in Golan Regional Council, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
Ancient Road
Tel Beit Tsaida
— Bethsaida —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
1. Ancient Road Marker
English Text:
This is the ancient road leading to the city gate. The road was paved during the 10th century B.C.E. and was in use until the 3rd century C.E. It was paved on a series of terraces seen in the slope. Farther ahead the road was paved by cobblestones.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 32° 54.666′ N, 35° 37.873′ E. Marker is near Had Nes, Northern District, in Golan Regional Council. Marker can be reached from Northern District Route 888 just north of Northern District Route 87, on the left when traveling north. This marker is located along a park walking trail in the archaeological park at Tel Beit Tsaida, which has also been identified has the Biblical site of Bethsaida. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Winegrower House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fisherman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Street (within shouting distance of this marker); A Bit Hilani Type Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Outer City Gate (about 120 meters away); The Courtyard (about 120 meters away);
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More about this marker. This marker is situated in an archaeological park, that is located on the east side of the Jordan River, near the Jordan River armlet, a short distance away from the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Also see . . .
1. Bethsaida. This is a link to information provided by BiblePlaces.com (Submitted on September 9, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Bethsaida. This is a link to information provided by BibleWalks.com (Submitted on September 9, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
2. Ancient Road Marker
Distant view of the marker looking south along the side of the ancient roadway that leads to the ancient city's gatehouse.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
3. Ancient Road Marker
View of the marker looking south along the side of the ancient roadway that leads to the ancient city's gatehouse.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
4. Ancient Road Marker
View of the ancient road, looking north from the entrance to the gatehouse, back along the roadway.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
