๐๏ธ Scythopolis-Neapolis
Hellenistic and Roman city ruins in the Jordan Valley
๐ 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 ...