Magdala is the birthplace of Mary Magdalene. Ruins of an ancient temple found here where Jesus was known to visit while traveling to the Sea of Galilee.

Traditional site for Christian pilgrams to be baptized in Jordan River

John 6:1-4 After this, Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee (some call it Tiberias). A huge crowd followed him, attracted by the miracles they had seen him do among the sick. When he got to the other side, he climbed a hill and sat down, surrounded by his disciples.

Video: Gideon's Army Judges 7 Gideon Defeats the Midianites Gideon and his army got up early and went as far as the spring of Harod. The armies of Midian were camped north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh. The Lord said to Gideon, "You have too many warriors with you. If I let all of you fight the Midianites, the Israelites will boast to me that they saved themselves by their own strength. Therefore, tell the people, 'Whoever is timid or afraid ma...

Megiddo, fortress built by King Solomon (1 Kings 9:15), is a site that has seen more battles than any other location on earth. It is also the site of Armageddeon, as stated in Revelations 16:16, 'Battle of the end days', the final battle prior to Christ's return. Armageddeon means 'mountain of Megiddo' Excavations have unearthed 26 layers of ruins, representing every period of ancient history in Israel. Megiddo is strategically located at the head of a pass th...