Beth Shean
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Beth Shean (also spelt Beth Shan, Bet Shean, etc.) is a large town in northern Israel. Located in the Beth Shean Valley, part of the north Jordan Valley, Beth Shean lies completely below sea level.
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- Bet She'an National Park [1] - located in the northern part of the modern city, preserves the extensive remains of the ancient city, both the Caananite and Egyptian city on the dramatic tel or high city-mound, and the extensive, well-preserved Romano-Byzantine city below. Extensively excavated and reconstructed since 1989, this antiquity site is one well worth visiting. Admission: adults NIS 23, children NIS 12; groups: adults NIS 19, children NIS 11. Telephone (06) 658-7189, guidance center: (06) 658-1913. Opening hours: April-September: 8:00-17:00, October-March: 8:00-16:00.
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- Jordan is only 10 min. away by car, passing through the nearby border crossing.
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