Sites referenced on the Map of Israel

We are very interested to hear from you if you think there are important sites not covered here. Sometimes, if an area of the map is full of locations, we made decisions to limit the places referenced.

Jerusalem (Old City) Major biblical sites but limited to key locales like the Temple Mount, to avoid over-clustering
Bethlehem Birthplace of Jesus
Nazareth Home of the Holy Family
Capernaum Jesus' ministry base
Sea of Galilee area Important sites around the lake, like Mount of Beatitudes and Magdala
Jordan River Baptism site of Jesus (possibly one site representing the overall region)
The Dead Sea General area of biblical significance, potentially including a reference to the general vicinity where Sodom and Gomorrah were thought to be located
Masada Representing the Judean Desert and Zealot last stand
Hebron Tomb of the Patriarchs
Jaffa (Joppa) Peter's vision and port of Jonah
Megiddo (Armageddon) Site of the final battle in Revelation
Samaria Ancient Israelite capital
Jericho The city conquered by Joshua
Caesarea Maritima Early Christian evangelism
The Golan Heights A nod to the ancient Bashan and various biblical battles
Dan Archaeological site representing the northern boundaries
Mount Carmel Elijah's contest site
Qumran Dead Sea Scrolls discovery site
Beersheba Representing the Negev Desert and Patriarchal narratives
Acre (Akko) Historically critical port city, including Crusader history
Shiloh Early Tabernacle site, representing the central highlands
Ein Gedi David's refuge, near the Dead Sea
Bethany Location of Lazarus’ resurrection
Valley of Elah David and Goliath battle site
Ashkelon Philistine city, showing the coastal plains
Bethel Jacob's dream, representing the Benjamin plateau
Ashdod Philistine city, coastal plain representation
Tiberias An ancient city on the Sea of Galilee's coast for the Lower Galilee
Jezreel Valley Representation of major Old Testament events
Gehenna (Valley of Hinnom) Providing a visual representation of this theological site in Jerusalem
Banias (Caesarea Philippi) Site of Peter's confession
The Galilee Several significant sites shown as one point to avoid duplication on the Sea of Galilee shores
Plain of Sharon Ensuring representation of this fertile area mentioned in the Bible
Dor (Tantura) Ancient port city, avoiding overemphasis on the more well-known Caesarea
Lachish A city representing the Shephelah, the lowland region
Gilgal Refaim (Rujm el-Hiri) Megalithic structure in the Golan
The Wilderness of Judea Ascetic and monastic sites
Susita (Hippos) Decapolis city, east of the Sea of Galilee
Shechem (Nablus) Site of Jacob’s well and Joseph’s tomb
Mount of Olives Important Christian sites, but only a selection to control Jerusalem clustering
Ein Harod (Gideon’s Spring) Judges era site
Hazor Representation of northern conquests by Joshua
Beit She'an Crossroads of trade routes and battles
Tel Dan Biblical city and idolatrous high place
The Decapolis Representing Greco-Roman influence on the eastern frontier
Gilgal Israelites' first campsite in the Promised Land near Jericho
The Negev Highlands Providing geographical context for wilderness narratives
Mount Gerizim Sacred mountain of the Samaritans near Shechem (Nablus)
Philistine Pentapolis The five cities are represented as one to avoid crowding in the coastal region
Valley of Rephaim A valley near Jerusalem with historical battles
Mount Gilboa Where Saul and his sons died; representation of the Jezreel Valley
Mount Hermon Northernmost point, significant for its height and territorial marker
Timna Ancient copper mines, ascribing industrial history
Gezer Biblical city and landmark for its standing stones
The Judean Hills Representing the central highlands
Arad An archaeological site in the Negev
Modi'in Traditional home of the Maccabees in the Intertestamental period
Emmaus Where resurrected Jesus appeared
Gath Philistine city, home of Goliath
Carmel Coast Representing the northwest coastal region
Kadesh Barnea Where Israelites spent much time during their desert wanderings
Mount Scopus Historical mount with views of Jerusalem
Mount Baal-Hermon Possible alternate site for the Transfiguration
Mount Ebal Place of curses in the Deuteronomy narrative
The Temple Mount Maintaining its central importance in Jerusalem with minimal crowding
Mitzpe Ramon Crater A natural feature in the Negev Desert
The Monastery of the Temptation Traditional site of Jesus' temptation
Qasr el Yahud Representing Jordan River Baptism - where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist
Mar Saba Monastery Monastic tradition in the Judean Desert
Valley of Achor Site of Achan's judgment
Kursi Site of the miracle of the swine
Abel Beth Maacah Archaeologically rich site in northern Israel
Nimrod's Fortress Medieval fortress near Mount Hermon
Tel Be'er Sheva Archaeological site reflecting the biblical city
The Hula Valley Important bird migration area mentioned in biblical texts
The Shephelah Visual representation of the lowlands region integral to many Old Testament battles
Avivim Near the site of ancient Merom, a route of invasion and trade
Kfar Nahum (Capernaum) Point on the map separate from Sea of Galilee concentration
Eastern Negev Generalized representation to avoid omission of this expansive desert
Valley of Jezreel Key site of biblical events shown distinctly from Gilboa and other regional sites
Gilead Region east of the Jordan River of importance in the Old and New Testaments
Sorek Valley Setting for Samson's narratives
Perea Area where Jesus taught and traveled beyond the Jordan River
The southern Judean Mountains Topographical representation
The Mediterranean Coast Providing a visual for biblical trade and travel routes
Beth-zur Site of key battles in the Maccabean revolt
Northern Kingdom of Israel Representation of the territory associated with the divided monarchy
The Kingdom of Judah Separate representation for the southern kingdom
Yizreel Setting for Naboth’s vineyard and Jezebel’s death
The Brook Cherith Where Elijah hid from Ahab and was fed by ravens
Mount of Transfiguration If not Tabor, another possible site
Al-Jib (Gibeon) Site of the Gibeonites and the place where the sun stood still in Joshua's time
Michmash Site of Jonathan's daring raid against the Philistines
Mount Amasa Possible site of Amos' prophecies
Eilat The southernmost city of modern Israel, often thought of as biblical Elath
Heshbon Ancient Amorite city conquered by Israelites, representing the Transjordan region
Sedom Sedom along with Gemora , was one of the cities destroyed by God due to its inhabitants' wickedness
Gemora Gemora, often paired with Sedom, was also destroyed by divine judgment for its sinfulness, emphasizing the theme of divine retribution.
Tabgha Tabgha is traditionally recognized as the site of the Miracle of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish, where Jesus fed 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish
Mount Carmel Mount Carmel is famous for the biblical account of Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal, where he called down fire from heaven to prove the power of the God of Israel
Muchraka Muchraka, located on Mount Carmel, is believed to be the specific site where Elijah's dramatic showdown with the prophets of Baal took place.
Sepphoris Sepphoris, a prominent city in Galilee, is not directly mentioned in the Bible, but it was significant in the time of Jesus and later became an important center of Jewish learning.
Mt. Tabor Mount Tabor is traditionally identified as the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus, where He appeared in radiant glory alongside Moses and Elijah
Elijah's Cave Elijah's Cave on Mount Carmel is traditionally believed to be a refuge where the prophet Elijah hid while fleeing from Queen Jezebel
Caesarea Philippi Caesarea Philippi is where Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, and Jesus spoke of building His church
Cana Cana of Galilee is renowned as the location where Jesus performed His first miracle by turning water into wine at a wedding feast
Tamar Tamar is mentioned in Ezekiel as a southern border town of the Promised Land, symbolizing the extent of the land given to Israel.
Yotvata Yotvata is identified as one of the desert stops of the Israelites during their 40-year journey in the wilderness
King Solomon's Mines King Solomon's Mines, often associated with the copper mines in Timna, are believed to be the source of wealth and materials used by King Solomon for building the Temple in Jerusalem

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