ISRAEL PHOTOS V -- Spring 2011 |
JOPPA HARBOR
During the Roman times Joppa was one of the primary harbors on Israel's central coast. Herod constructed artificial breakwaters at Caesarea Maritima, to the south, making it the largest and most protected Roman era harbor on this coast. In the Book of Acts of the Apostles Peter went to Joppa and stayed at the house of Simon the tanner.
The bell tower of the Church of St. Peter visible behind the gray warehouse. Fishing boats tied to docks in the harbor.
These rocks formed a natural harbor at Joppa since ancient times.
Joppa (1898-1914) Library of Congress Photo Collection.
In recent times a concrete sea wall was constructed.
JOPPA HARBOR
BIRDS PERCHED ON MUSTARD BRANCHES
RECENT EXCAVATIONS AT THE POOL OF SILOAM
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