Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park

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by Carole Raddato from Frankfurt, Germany

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Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park, located in the Judean Lowlands of Israel, is an archaeological and historical treasure trove. The park encompasses the ancient cities of Maresha and Beit Guvrin, which date back to the Iron Age and have been inhabited by a variety of cultures over the centuries, including the Edomites, Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines. Visitors can explore an extensive network of caves, including burial caves, storerooms, and columbaria (dovecotes), which were carved into the soft limestone. The park also features impressive remains of a Roman amphitheater, a Byzantine church, and well-preserved mosaics.

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