Near Had Nes in Golan Regional Council, Northern District, Israel

A Bit Hilani Type Palace

Tel Beit Tsaida

— Bethsaida —

A Bit Hilani Type Palace Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019

1. A Bit Hilani Type Palace Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

English Text:

This spacious palace faced a paved
courtyard that led to the city gate.
Its wide entrance opened into a vestibule
and it had a throne hall surrounded by
eight service chambers.
This palace is of Neo-Hittite Aramaen
style that was common in the Iron Age
(10th-8th centuries B.C.E.).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Churches & Religion.

Location. 32° 54.63′ N, 35° 37.841′ 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 Fisherman House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Winegrower House (within shouting distance of this marker); Inner City Gate (within

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019

2. A Bit Hilani Type Palace Marker

View, looking north, along the archaeological park walking trail, at the marker, seen on the right side of the trail.

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shouting distance of this marker); Sacrificial High Place (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Outer City Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Road (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). 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 (BiblePlaces.com). This is a link to information provided by BiblePlaces.com (Submitted on September 10, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Bethsaida - Bible Walks. This is a link to information provided by BibleWalks.com (Submitted on September 10, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Bit-hilani - Wikipedia. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 10, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019

3. A Bit Hilani Type Palace Marker

Partial view of the marker on the extreme left side of the picture, and the ruins of the ancient palace seen on the right.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019

4. A Bit Hilani Type Palace Marker

View of the marker, with the ruins of the palace in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.