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  1. Caesarea Maritima - Wikipedia

    Caesarea was incorporated as a lordship (dominion) within the Kingdom of Jerusalem, and the Latin See of Caesarea was established, with ten archbishops listed for the period 1101–1266 (treated as …

  2. Caesarea | Ancient City, Roman Port, Israel, & Map | Britannica

    Caesarea, (“Ruins of Caesarea”), ancient port and administrative city of Palestine, on the Mediterranean coast of present-day Israel south of Haifa. It is often referred to as Caesarea Palaestinae, or …

  3. What is Caesarea's significance in the Bible?

    Caesarea, often identified specifically as Caesarea Maritima, was constructed by Herod the Great (circa 22-10 BC) on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. He named it in honor of Caesar Augustus.

  4. Caesarea Maritima - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 17, 2023 · Caesarea Maritima was an important trade center in antiquity, known for its colossal harbor built by Herod the Great. After the second Jewish Revolt, also known as the Bar-Kochba …

  5. Caesarea - History and Facts | History Hit

    Nov 24, 2020 · Caesarea or “Keysarya” was an Ancient Roman city which is now a large archaeological site in Israel. It is believed that the city of Caesarea was initially founded atop the ruins of Straton’s …

  6. Caesarea - Tourist Israel

    The restored amphitheater hosts modern-day concerts during the summer months, whilst the Old City has a range of boutiques and restaurants. The new town of Caesarea is a luxurious neighborhood of …

  7. Caesarea - Meaning, Attractions, Map, Bible, and More

    Mar 1, 2025 · This guide goes over attractions in Caesarea (Caesarea National Park, Ralli Museum, and Aqueduct Beach) and answers common questions.

  8. Caesarea: A Journey Through Time - History Tools

    May 26, 2024 · Nestled along the Mediterranean coast of Israel, the ancient city of Caesarea has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the birth of new faiths, and the clash of civilizations.

  9. Caesarea - Visit Israel

    Built by Rome’s Judean Governor, Herod the Great, two millennia ago, Caesarea was one of the largest and most magnificent ports in the Mediterranean, with giant piers stretching out into the sea to …

  10. OnSite: Caesarea Maritima - Biblical Archaeology Society

    May 23, 2022 · The ancient city of Caesarea Maritima, built during the reign of Herod the Great in the late first century B.C.E., played an important role in Roman Palestine and was a major south …