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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 …

  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 …

  3. Caesarea Maritima's Role in the Roman Empire

    Sep 12, 2024 · Caesarea Maritima, the city Herod the Great (r. 37-4 BCE) built for Rome on the southeastern coast of the Mediterranean served as the Roman Empire 's powerbase of …

  4. 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 …

  5. Caesarea National Park - Israel Nature and Parks Authority

    Caesarea, named in honor of Augustus Caesar, stands as a testament to Israel’s rich and diverse history. Established over two millennia ago, this ancient city has seen the rise and fall of …

  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 …

  7. Archaeology in Israel: Caesarea - Jewish Virtual Library

    Founded by King Herod in the first century BCE on the site of a Phoenician and Greek trade post known as Straton’s Tower, Caesarea was named for Herod’s Roman patron, Augustus …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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.

  10. Caesarea Maritima - See The Holy Land

    Caesarea — not to be confused with Caesarea Philippi in Galilee – was founded by Herod the Great on the site of an ancient fortified town. In 22 BC, with no expense spared, he began …