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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Neapolis-Jerusalem
Roman-era ruins of a city built by Vespasian in the 1st century CE


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 14 Mar 2026 at 17:56
๐Ÿ“Œ 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 ...

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