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Where Scripture Took Root
This collection focuses on biblical and early Christian sites across the Holy Land and surrounding regions.
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Holy Land Sites Directory
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Capernaum
The town where Jesus performed numerous miracles, including healing Peter's mother-in-law, and where the ancient synagogue remains.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Containing the two holiest sites in Christianity: the site where Jesus was crucified at Calvary and Jesus's empty tomb.
Church of the Nativity
One of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world, built over the cave that tradition marks as the birthplace of Jesus.
Dead Sea
Known for its salt-rich waters, the Dead Sea is where Jesus is said to have been baptized by John the Baptist, and it is a place of healing.
Garden of Eden
The biblical paradise where Adam and Eve are believed to have lived before the fall, near the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Jericho
Known as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, Jericho is also the site of the biblical story of the fall of the walls of Jericho.
Jerusalem
The most significant city in Christianity, Jerusalem is the site of Jesus' crucifixion, death, and resurrection, home to key holy sites.
Jordan River Baptism Site
The site where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, now a place where pilgrims come to be baptized in the same waters.
Mount Hermon
This mountain is traditionally identified as the site of Jesus' Transfiguration, offering panoramic views of the region.
Mount of Olives
A key site for Christian pilgrims, the Mount of Olives is where Jesus ascended to heaven and contains significant sites like the Garden of Gethsemane.
Mount Sinai
The mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, featuring St. Catherine's Monastery at its base.
Mount Zion
Mount Zion is home to significant Christian, Jewish, and Islamic sites, including the Tomb of King David and the room of the Last Supper.
Nazareth
The town where Jesus grew up and where the Annunciation took place, home to the Basilica of the Annunciation.
Sea of Galilee
Where Jesus performed many miracles including walking on water, calming the storm, and the miraculous catch of fish.
Temple Mount
One of the holiest sites in Judaism and Islam, the Temple Mount is also significant in Christianity, where the Second Temple once stood.
Via Dolorosa
The path believed to be the route Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion, marked by the Stations of the Cross.