Tel Megiddo - Wikipedia Tel Megiddo (from Hebrew: תל מגידו) is the site of the ancient city of Megiddo ( məˈɡɪdoʊ ; Greek: Μεγιδδώ), the remains of which form a tell or archaeological mound, situated in northern Israel at the western edge of the Jezreel Valley about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Haifa near the depopulated Palestinian town of Lajjun and subsequen
Megiddo | Ancient City, Biblical Armageddon, Palestine | Britannica Megiddo, important town of ancient Palestine, overlooking the Plain of Esdraelon (Valley of Jezreel) It lies about 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Haifa in northern Israel Megiddo’s strategic location at the crossing of two military and trade routes gave the city an importance far beyond its size
What is the significance of Megiddo in the Bible? What is the significance of Megiddo in the Bible? Megiddo is an ancient city in Israel and the site of a number of military conflicts Today it is the site of a kibbutz and some rich archeological digs (Tel Megiddo)
Megiddo - See The Holy Land Megiddo, named in the Book of Revelation as the setting for a future battle between the forces of good and evil, is for archaeologists perhaps the most important site in Israel dating from biblical times
The Significance of Megiddo in Biblical and Modern Contexts Explore the historical, theological, and cultural significance of Megiddo, from its biblical roots to modern interpretations Situated at a crossroads of ancient civilizations, Megiddo has long been a site of immense historical and theological importance
Archaeology in Israel: Megiddo - Jewish Virtual Library One of the largest city mounds in Israel (covering an area of about 15 acres) and rich in archeological finds, Tel Megiddo is an important site for studying the material culture of biblical times
Early Bronze Age: Megiddos Great Temple and the Birth of Urban Culture . . . Strategically located on the important Via Maris trade route, ancient Megiddo (Tell el-Mutesellim) was designated “Armageddon” in the Book of Revelation, the site of the ultimate battle at the end of days Megiddo was settled as early as the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period (8300–5500 B C E )
Megiddo | Biblical site in Northern Israel History of Israel Megiddo, also known as Armageddon (mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible), is a Unesco World Heritage site situated in Northern Israel’s Jezreel Valley and is extensively regarded as the Holy Land’s most significant Biblical period site
Megiddo - Tourist Israel Today, Megiddo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an impressive site to visit and explore Megiddo features on many Israel Holy Land tours due to its rich Biblical importance The city has seen more battles than any other location in the world