Bet She'en

Bet She'en

Roman ruins

Here since early civilization

Puts Israel on great trade route

Mentioned in Bible when Saul & Jonathan were killed

Bath house - burned coal and water to fill the room with steam; basis of modern day heating and AC

Roman roads were basis of modern urban planning

Jordan river is on a fault like; earthquakes prevalent here

Toilet area - had water flowing through it; sponge on a stick used to "wipe" and was metaphorical of how centurions gave Jesus sour wine on a sponge/stick - insult to injury

Theater - vomitarium - exit from theaterЧитать далее