Zippori
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Zippori is an archaeological site and national park in the Galilee region of Israel, near Nazareth.
[edit] Understand
In the Roman and Byzantine periods Zippori was one of the most important cities in the Galilee. Rabbi Yehudah Hanasi wrote the Mishna (the text to which the Talmud is a commentary) here in the 2nd century. Later on it was the site of a Crusader fortress, and today there is a village nearby with the same name.
Much of the city has been excavated, and you can walk down ancient streets and enter houses to look at often very beautiful mosaics.
[edit] Landscape
The city is located on a hill with views of the surrounding area. Hence its name: "zippor" is Hebrew for "bird", and it is said that the city perches on the hilltop like a bird.
[edit] Get in
Many Haifa-Nazareth buses stop at Zippori Junction, at the entrance to the modern village. From there it is a 3km walk to the archaeological site.
Of course you can drive as well. Zippori Junction is located on Road 79, which goes from suburban Haifa to Nazareth, about 5km outside Nazareth.
[edit] Fees/Permits
There is an entrance fee (around 20 shekels/person)
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