Kedesh
북부구
archeological site in Israel
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Tel Kedesh, an extraordinary archaeological mound resting in the breathtaking mountainous landscape of the Upper Galilee. As you stand here today, surrounded by the quiet beauty of northern Israel, you are stepping…
Listen in the app2The Great Ancient Wall
As we begin our physical exploration of Tel Kedesh, our first point of encounter is the formidable perimeter of the ancient settlement. If you look carefully through the overgrowth and the scattered series of unhewn rocks tracing…
Listen in the app3The Broad City Gate of Refuge
Moving inward from the perimeter, we arrive at what was once the most critical architectural and social junction of the settlement: the main city gate. In the ancient Near East, the city gate was far more than a mere point of…
Listen in the app4The Monumental Sarcophagi Plazas
As we proceed deeper into the archaeological mound, we encounter an area that speaks to the wealth, artistry, and changing demographics of Kedesh in the periods following the biblical era. Scattered across the site, but…
Listen in the app5The Western Hill Quarries and Roman Encampment
Turning our gaze westward, we focus on the prominent rise known as the Western Hill. This area is inextricably linked to the physical construction of Kedesh, for it was here that the ancient stonemasons established their quarries. …
Listen in the app6The Stacked Colonnades
As we walk toward the religious precinct of the city, we pass through what remains of a grand colonnaded approach. The architectural fragments scattered across the earth here offer a fascinating masterclass in ancient engineering…
Listen in the app7The Roman Temple of Baalshamin - Facade
We now stand before the crowning architectural jewel of Tel Kedesh: the magnificent Roman-era temple. This structure is widely considered one of the most impressive and best-preserved ancient temples in all of Israel. …
Listen in the app8The Cultic Niches and Libation Altars
Moving closer to the towering facade of the Baalshamin temple, we focus our attention on the specific architectural details flanking the grand entrances. These features provide a rare, tangible glimpse into the actual daily…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our journey through Tel Kedesh draws to a close, take a final moment to look out over the expanse of this twenty-five-acre mound and the rolling mountains of the Upper Galilee that embrace it. We have walked across a landscape…
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What is Kedesh?
Kedesh 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 | 33.1116, 35.5295 |
| Last updated |