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         Samaria and Judaea

Judaea or יהודה‎ in Hebrew, is the ancient, historic, and the modern-day name of the mountainous southern part of Israel.
Samaria or שֹׁמְרוֹן‎ in Hebrew, is a historical and Biblical name used for the central region of the Land of Israel, bordered by Galilee to the north and Judaea to the south.

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Tel Shilo is an ancient archaeological site in the central part of Samaria, historically significant as the biblical city of Shiloh. It was an important religious center where the Tabernacle stood before the First Temple was built in Jerusalem. Excavations have revealed remains from the Bronze and Iron Ages, offering insight into early Israelite settlement and worship practices

Tel Shilo

And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled themselves together at Shiloh, and set up the tent of meeting there; and the land was subdued before them.
Joshua 18:1

Herodium is an ancient fortress and palace built by King Herod the Great, located in Judea near Bethlehem. It served as a royal retreat and burial site. The site features impressive remains of palatial structures, an ancient theater, and fortifications, offering a unique glimpse into Herod’s architectural legacy and the region’s history

Herodion

This desert fortress is both the palace and the gravesite of King Herod.

The Cave of Machpelah, also known as the Tomb of the Patriarchs, is a sacred site in Hebron believed to be the burial place of the Biblical patriarchs and matriarchs: Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob and Leah. It is a significant religious site for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, featuring a large stone structure built over the ancient caves

Hebron

Hebron is the site of the  Jewish nation's roots and origins. It was the city where King David ruled for seven and a half years before conquering Jerusalem, and the place of the cave of Patriarchs - Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - and the Matriarchs - Sarah, Rebecca and Leah.

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