The Hellenistic / Roman / Byzantine city of Hippos (Sussita in Hebrew) was established over 2,300 years ago in the Golan Heights. The new Sussita National Park (see here previously) offers a glimpse of ancient life there. https://www.israel21c.org/marvel-at-ancient-ruins-sea-views-atop-a-new-national-park/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I56y336sbIU

Israeli archeologists have excavated the gate of the Roman city of Hippos at Sussita National Park in Northern Israel.  They believe the gate may have led to the compound of Pan, worshipped by the Romans during the period of the … Continue reading →