Ashkelon National Park

Ashkelon National Park is a vital archaeological site located along the Mediterranean coast. It encompasses the ancient city of Ascalon and features remnants from numerous civilizations, including Canaanites, Philistines, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Muslims, and Crusaders. Key archaeological attributes include a Middle Bronze Age gate with an early arch, extensive defensive walls from the Fatimid period, and a Roman basilica attributed to Herod's reign. The site also reveals a complex history of religious transformation, from pagan temples to churches and mosques. Notably, it hosts the largest ancient dog cemetery known. Its diverse layers offer insights into the cultural and architectural evolution over millennia, underscoring its historical and archaeological significance.