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πŸ›οΈ Necropolis of Bet She'arim

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πŸ›οΈ Necropolis of Bet She'arim
Jewish burial ground, 2nd–4th centuries CE, Lower Galilee, Israel


🕐 3 min read · Updated 11 Apr 2026 at 02:20

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πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Lower Galilee, northern Israel, near Kiryat Tiv'on
  • Period: 2nd–4th centuries CE active burial ground
  • Catacombs: Approximately 200 rock-cut tombs in soft limestone
  • UNESCO inscription: 2015

The Necropolis of Bet She'arim is a Jewish burial ground in Lower Galilee, northern Israel, that comprises roughly ...

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