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Archeology lovers can find ruins to their heart's content, from crusader castles to Roman arenas, and all within an easy drive from one site to another. Because the country is a roadmap to the Bible and home to the three great monotheistic religions, archeology is serious business in Israel.
Archeological investigation in Israel began in the middle of the 19th century when biblical scholars searched for places mentioned in the Bible. Toward the end of the 19th century, but mainly since the beginning of the 20th century, many mounds composed of the remains of ancient settlements have been excavated.
In Biblical times, the land was the bridge between the prosperous cultures of the Fertile Crescent: Mesopotamia and Egypt. Since its occupation by Alexander the Great, Israel has served as a geographic and cultural link between east and west. Archeological research in Israel reveals the historical link between the Jewish people, the Bible and the Land of Israel.
It also shows the artifacts and remains of many cultures that have left their imprint on the land. Starting in the north in the Golan Heights with the Nimrod Fortress, you can visit these ancient monuments and cities with an easy drive since many are about half an hour to an hour's drive from one another.
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