Beit She'an

The archaeological park spans across multiple levels, containing Roman streets, Byzantine buildings, and a 7,000-seat amphitheater beneath Mount Gilboa.

Egyptian administrators controlled this settlement during the Late Bronze Age, establishing it as a regional center between 1500 and 1200 BCE.

The ruins display the architectural evolution through multiple civilizations, including Canaanite temples, Roman bathhouses, and Byzantine churches across different periods.

Visitors access the site through marked paths that connect eighteen designated points of interest, including the preserved Roman-Byzantine street network.

The ancient city lies 125 meters below sea level, making it one of the lowest-elevation archaeological sites in Israel.

Location: Jezreel Subdistrict

Inception: 4000 BCE

Elevation above the sea: -125 m

Website: http://bet-shean.org.il

GPS coordinates: 32.49611,35.49889

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21