Funding approved for development of Samaria/Sebastia

RENOVATION: Israel to turn biblical Sebastia into archaeological park. The capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel will be preserved and prepared for visitors (ETGAR LEFKOVITS, JNS). Also known as Samaria and Tel Shomron.

(May 9, 2023 / JNS) The Israeli Cabinet approved a nearly $9 million budget on Sunday for the restoration and development of Sebastia, a major archaeological site that served as the capital of the Kingdom of Israel nearly three millennia ago.

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