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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Scythopolis-Neapolis

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Scythopolis-Neapolis
Hellenistic and Roman city ruins in the Jordan Valley


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 14 Mar 2026 at 20:10
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located in Beth Shean, northern Israel, in the Jordan Valley
  • Major urban center from Hellenistic period through Byzantine era
  • Designated a National Park; partial excavation ongoing
  • Site of significant seismic damage in 749 CE

Scythopolis, the Greek name for the ancient city also known as Neapolis, was one of the most important ...

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