Tiberias
AbrahamicJewishcityMiddle East20 CE - present
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Location
Country
Israel
Region
Middle East
Coordinates
32.7940, 35.5310
Era
20 CE - present
Site Type
City
About
Ancient city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, established by Herod Antipas and a major center of rabbinic learning after 70 CE.
Significance
One of Judaism's four holy cities; seat of the Sanhedrin after the Temple's fall; where the Jerusalem Talmud and Masoretic text were compiled.
History & Historical Arc
Founded circa 20 CE by Herod Antipas; became the center of Jewish learning after Jerusalem's fall, hosting the Sanhedrin…
Archaeological Notes
Excavations have uncovered a Byzantine-era Roman theater, a gate complex, and a colonnaded street; tombs of Maimonides a…
Key Features & Structures
- Tomb of Maimonides
- Tomb of Rabbi Akiva
Visitor Information
Hot springs spa open daily; tombs accessible year-round; Hammat Tiberias National Park has entrance fee.
Related Figures
Herod AntipasRabbi AkivaMaimonidesRabbi Yohanan
In the Bible
Source References
- John 6:23