Hippos
북부구
human settlement
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the magnificent archaeological site of Hippos, majestically perched upon a diamond-shaped mountain overlooking the shimmering waters of the Sea of Galilee. Also known by its Aramaic name, Sussita, this ancient city…
Listen in the app2The Western City Gate and Fortifications
As we approach the western edge of the plateau, you are standing before the remnants of the Western City Gate, the grand and heavily fortified primary entrance to the ancient city of Hippos. Imagine yourself as a weary traveler,…
Listen in the app3The Decumanus Maximus
Having passed through the ancient threshold of the Western City Gate, you now find yourself standing at the beginning of the Decumanus Maximus, the main east-west artery that formed the vibrant, beating heart of Hippos. In…
Listen in the app4The Forum
We have now reached the absolute center of the plateau, arriving at the Forum of Hippos, the central public plaza that served as the political, commercial, and social nucleus of the ancient city. In the Greco-Roman world, the…
Listen in the app5The Roman Basilica
Adjacent to the Forum, slightly to the south of the central plaza, lie the magnificent ruins of the Roman Basilica. In modern times, the word basilica is heavily associated with grand Christian churches, but in the classical…
Listen in the app6The Hellenistic Sanctuary and Imperial Cult Temple
Continuing our exploration, we now transition to the sacred precinct of the city, arriving at the ruins of the Hellenistic Sanctuary, which later evolved into a prominent Roman temple dedicated to the Imperial Cult. Situated on a…
Listen in the app7The Nymphaeum
As we descend slightly from the sacred precinct and return toward the central axis of the city, we encounter one of the most beautiful and essential civic structures of ancient Hippos: the Nymphaeum. In a classical Roman city, a…
Listen in the app8The Byzantine Cathedral and Bishop's Seat
Moving towards the eastern half of the plateau, we arrive at the expansive remains of the Byzantine Cathedral, the spiritual and administrative heart of Christian Hippos. By the fourth century AD, the religious landscape of the…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our journey through the ancient city of Hippos draws to a close, we find ourselves standing at the eastern edge of the mountain, gazing out over the rugged, breathtaking landscape of the Golan Heights stretching endlessly…
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What is Hippos?
Hippos is a place in 북부구 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 북부구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.7789, 35.6594 |
| Last updated |