Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Ein Hemed, also known as Aqua Bella, is a historically rich site located west of Jerusalem. The area features a well-preserved Crusader-era courtyard building constructed in the 12th century CE, serving as a fortress and symbolic of medieval defensive architecture. The site is historically significant as it lies along an ancient Roman road used for connecting the coastal plain with Jerusalem. The surrounding landscape includes preserved natural springs and lush vegetation, contributing to its designation as a national park and nature reserve in 1968. The site also includes a Muslim cemetery and remnants of various historical and cultural layers, showcasing its continuous significance through different periods, from the Crusader era to modern times.
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Israel
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