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Tel Megiddo (from Hebrew: תל מגידו), called in Arabic Tell el-Mutesellim, 'Mound of the Governor', is the site of the ancient city of Megiddo (Greek: Μεγιδδώ), the remains of which form a tell (archaeological mound), situated in northern Israel near Kibbutz Megiddo, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south-east of Haifa, at the western edge of the Jezreel Valley.
- Tell el-Mutesellim
- Near Kibbutz Megiddo, Israel
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- Levant
May 5, 2020 · Megiddo is an archaeological site that was inhabited between roughly 7000 B.C. and 300 B.C. Numerous battles were fought near Megiddo during that time, and the Book of Revelation, which refers to ...
Megiddo, important town of ancient Palestine, overlooking the Plain of Esdraelon (Valley of Jezreel). It lies about 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Haifa in northern Israel. Megiddo’s strategic location at the crossing of two military and trade routes gave the city an importance far beyond its size.
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Sep 20, 2023 · Answer. Megiddo is an ancient city in Israel and the site of a number of military conflicts. Today it is the site of a kibbutz and some rich archeological digs (Tel Megiddo). Megiddo is first mentioned in Joshua 12:21 as one of the cities of the “Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites” whose kings were defeated by ...
Megiddo is a 6-hectare site in Israel with the remains of at least 20 ancient cities built one on top of the other, dating from the 7th century BC to the 1st century AD. It was the setting of many battles, including the Battle of Megiddo in the 15th century BC, when Egyptians conquered Canaan. It is also the location of the Book of Revelation's Armageddon, where the forces of good and evil will face each other.
Learn about the history and significance of Megiddo, a strategic city in Israel that was the site of many wars and the prophesied Armageddon. Explore the archaeological evidence, biblical references, and geographical features of this ancient site.
Jul 24, 2017 · Learn about the famous battle of Megiddo in 1458 BCE, where the pharaoh Thutmose III of Egypt faced a coalition of Canaanites and Syrians who rebelled against his rule. Find out how he used surprise and strategy to defeat the enemies and expand his empire.
