Tiberias - Wikipedia
WebTiberias ( / taɪˈbɪəriəs / ty-BEER-ee-əs; Hebrew: טְבֶרְיָה, Ṭəḇeryā ⓘ; Arabic: طبريا, romanized : Ṭabariyyā) [3] is an Israeli city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. A major Jewish center during Late Antiquity, it has been considered since the 16th century one of Judaism 's Four Holy Cities, along with ...
Tiberias | Israel, Map, & History | Britannica
WebMar 30, 2024 · Tiberias, city, northeastern Israel, on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee; one of the four holy cities of Judaism (Jerusalem, Hebron, Tiberias, Ẕefat [Safed]). Tiberias was founded by Herod Antipas (ruled 4 bce–39 ce), tetrarch of Galilee under the Romans, in 18 ce, and named for the reigning.
Tiberias, Israel: An Extraordinary City for the Ages
WebTiberias is a testament to the art of memory and cultural preservation that has been perfected in Israel – the old married to the new. Archeological Sites in Tiberias. There are several archaeology sites that you can visit and tour located near the city of Tiberias.
Tiberias - Jewish Virtual Library
WebBuilt by Herod Antipas (one of Herod the Great's three sons who divided up Palestine after their father's death), the city was named Tiberias in honor of the Roman Emperor Tiberius. History. Tiberias plays an important role in Jewish history. It was part of the land bequeathed to Naphtali (Joshua 19:35).
Tiberias - Wikiwand
WebTiberias is an Israeli city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. A major Jewish center during Late Antiquity, it has been considered since the 16th century one of Judaism's Four Holy Cities, along with Jerusalem, Hebron, and Safed. In 2022, it …
Tiberias (Tveriah) - Chabad.org
WebBy Nechama Golding. Tiberias sits off the pebbly beaches of the Kinneret Sea. Built along the shore of the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee), near seventeen natural hot springs, the northern Israeli city of Tiberias is known as the "City of Water." It …
Sea of Galilee - Wikipedia
WebThe Sea of Galilee (Hebrew: יָם כִּנֶּרֶת, Judeo-Aramaic: יַמּא דטבריא, גִּנֵּיסַר, Arabic: بحيرة طبريا), also called Lake Tiberias or Kinneret, is a freshwater lake in Israel.
Tiberias – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebTiberias (Hebrew Teveriyah טבריה) is a large resort town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel . Understand. Tiberias was founded as a Roman city sometime between 20 CE and 44 CE, and named for the emperor Tiberius.
Tiberias (Tverya) - Visit Israel Visit Israel
WebTiberias (Tverya) - Visit Israel Visit Israel. Located at the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, the capital of the Galilee, was established in the early Roman period and has served as a religious, administrative and culture center of the Jewish people for many years.
Tiberias summary | Britannica
WebTiberias , Hebrew Teverya, Town (pop., 2004 est.: 40,100) and resort, northeastern Israel. Located on Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee), at 689 ft (210 m) below sea level, it is one of the lowest-lying towns in the world. It was founded c. ad 20 by Herod Antipas and named for the Roman emperor Tiberius.
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