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What Is the Sinai?<\/a><\/h4>\n

Well known for its role in the biblical Exodus, the Sinai Peninsula spans roughly 23,000 square miles, making it larger than the modern state of Israel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Exploring the Land of the Philistines<\/a><\/h4>\n

In the Hebrew Bible, the geographic area of the Coastal Plain is often depicted as the heartland of the Philistines, with their major city-states situated in the plain\u2019s southern reaches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"A-boat-sailing-on-the-Sea-of-Galilee\"<\/a><\/p>\n

What Is the Galilee?<\/a><\/h4>\n

The biblical region that shaped two faiths<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Is the Via Dolorosa?<\/a><\/h4>\n

According to many Christian traditions, the Via Dolorosa (Latin for the \u201cWay of Suffering\u201d) marks the processional route taken by Jesus of Nazareth on his way to be crucified.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Is the Hula Valley?<\/a><\/h4>\n

Today, the Hula Valley, north of the Sea of Galilee, is one of the most fertile agricultural regions in Israel. In the biblical period, however, it was better known as an important trade route.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Is the Negev?<\/a><\/h4>\n

Home to the biblical patriarchs, and a stronghold for the kingdom of Judah, the Negev Desert boasts a rich history related to agriculture, mining, and trade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Is the Judean Desert?<\/a><\/h4>\n

The Judean Desert is one of the Holy Land\u2019s more unique and awe-inspiring regions and location of many important archaeological finds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Is the Shephelah?<\/a><\/h4>\n

The Shephelah is a transition zone between the Judean Highlands in the east\u2014the area of Jerusalem and Hebron\u2014and the coastal plain in the west.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Is Beth Shean?<\/a><\/h4>\n

Located at the convergence of the Jezreel and Jordan Valleys, Beth Shean is one of the best-preserved Roman cities in Israel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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