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πŸ›οΈ Gophna

Archaeology - Ancient Rome Israel Asia

πŸ›οΈ Gophna
Roman settlement and administrative center in the Judean hills


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 14:06
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located approximately 25 km north of Jerusalem in the central West Bank
  • Served as a Roman administrative and military post during the 1st–2nd centuries CE
  • Remains consist of scattered stone structures and archaeological features across a hillside site
  • Accessible via unmarked approach; part of contested territory with varying access conditions

Gophna is an archaeological site in the Judean hills that functioned as a Roman settlement and administrative center ...

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