Near Tel Beit Tsaida in Golan Regional Council, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
The Courtyard
Tel Beit Tsaida
— Bethsaida —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
1. The Courtyard Marker
English Text:
Here the public activities of the city took
place. It was the center of commercial,
juridicial, and religious life.
"Now David was sitting between the two gates,
and the watchman went up to the roof of
the gate by the wall ..."
(2 Samuel 18:24)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles.
Location. 32° 54.599′ N, 35° 37.864′ E. Marker is near Tel Beit Tsaida, Northern District, in Golan Regional Council. Marker can be reached from Northern District Route 888 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. Outer City Gate (here, next to this marker); Inner City Gate (a few steps from this marker); Sacrificial High Place (a few steps from this marker); A Bit Hilani Type Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fisherman House
this page online
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. The Courtyard Marker
Distant view, looking south from the outer gate, across the ruins of the ancient courtyard, towards the featured marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
3. The Courtyard
Distant view, looking southwest from the outer gate, across the ruins of the ancient courtyard, towards the entrance to the city's inner gate.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
4. The Courtyard Marker
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 105 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.
