๐๏ธ Neapolis-Jerusalem
Roman-era ruins of a city built by Vespasian in the 1st century CE
๐ Fast Facts
- Founded by Roman Emperor Vespasian circa 70 CE, after the First Jewish-Roman War
- Located in the West Bank, approximately 50 km north of Jerusalem
- Archaeological remains include Roman streets, buildings, and a theater
- Site has been subject to limited excavation; current accessibility varies due to regional conditions
Neapolis, known in Latin as the "New City," was established by the Roman military in the aftermath of ...