Byzantine-era gold coins unearthed near Sea of Galilee

Rome conquered the world twice fold: first with its army, but more importantly with its culture.

In the 4th century BC Phoenician traders settled in this area.

Caesarea was excavated by several archaeologists between ca 1960 and 1979 (harbor and palace).

In 1st temple period the norm was for family burial caves, the belief was based on a communal resurrection of the dead.

The Galilee was rich in oil produce.

To get to Bet Shearim we crossed Kiriat Tivon.