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Ancient Beit Shean-Israel

Monday, June 22, 2009

Beit Shean, Beesan), Beisan or Bisan is a city in the North District of Israel which has played an important role historically due to its geographical location at the junction of the Jordan River Valley and Jezreel Valley. It has also played an important role in modern times, acting as the regional center for the numerous villages in the Beit Shean Valley Regional Council. Beit She'an's location has often been strategically significant, as it sits at the junction of the Jordan River Valley and the Jezreel Valley, essentially controlling access from the interior to the coast, as well as from Jerusalem to the Galilee. Its name is believed to derive from the early Canaanite house of tranquility. Photos by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye

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