an ancient seaport in northwestern Israel; an important Roman city in ancient Palestine

Built by Herod the Great and capital of the country in Roman times. Has excavated and reconstructed amphitheatre and aqueduct as well as extensive Crusader ruins. Site of Paul's imprisonment and Peter's baptism of Cornelius.

amphitheater The ruins of an ancient roman theater on the Mediterranean coast. An active amphitheater in which performances are held.