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Near Had Nes in Golan Regional Council, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
 

Outer City Gate

Tel Beit Tsaida

— Bethsaida —

 
 
Outer City Gate Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
1. Outer City Gate Marker
Inscription.
English Text:

The outer city gate was part of the heavy
fortification that protected the city.
It included an inner city gate and four solid towers.
Between the two gates was a spacious paved courtyard.
The gate of Bethsaida is the largest and
best preserved city gate from the biblical
period (10th-8th centuries B.C.E.).

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & ArchaeologyForts and Castles.
 
Location. 32° 54.6′ N, 35° 37.868′ 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 Courtyard (here, next to this marker); Inner City Gate (a few steps from this marker); Sacrificial High Place (within shouting distance of this marker); A Bit Hilani Type Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fisherman House (about 90 meters away, measured
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in a direct line); The Winegrower House (about 120 meters away); Ancient Road (about 120 meters away); Street (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Had Nes.
 
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.) 
 
Outer City Gate Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
2. Outer City Gate Marker
Distant view of the marker, situated at the outer city gate, looking south along the side of the ancient roadway.
Outer City Gate Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
3. Outer City Gate Marker
View of the marker, situated at the outer city gate.
 
 
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 119 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.

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