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Ashkelon or Ashqelon (/ ˈ æ ʃ k ə l ɒ n / ASH-kə-lon; Hebrew: אַשְׁקְלוֹן, romanized: ʾAšqəlōn, IPA: [ʔaʃkeˈlon] ⓘ; Arabic: عَسْقَلَان, romanized: ʿAsqalān) is a coastal city in the Southern District of Israel on the Mediterranean coast, 50 kilometres (30 mi) south of Tel Aviv, and 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of the border with the Gaza Strip.
Ashkelon. Ashkelon is a city in Southern District, Israel and has about 148,000 residents. Ashkelon is situated close to the neighborhoods Neve Hadarim and Neve Dekalim. Map. Directions. Satellite. Photo Map.
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Oct 12, 2024 · Ashkelon, city on the coastal plain of Palestine, since 1948 in southwestern Israel. The modern city lies 12 miles (19 km) north of Gaza and 1.25 miles (2 km) east-northeast of the ancient city site. Because of its location on the Mediterranean coast, Ashkelon was traditionally the key to the conquest of southwestern Palestine.
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Jun 28, 2020 · 2. Ashkelon Marina. On Friday and Saturday, if the weather is good and the sea is calm, there is a Holiday Catamaran boat ride. 3. From Holocaust to Revival Museum. The "From Holocaust to Revival " Museum The museum was designed by architect Arie Sharon in 1968.
Oct 4, 2023 · Description: This map shows streets, roads, houses, buildings, churches, synagogues, mosques, stadiums, beaches, parking lots, shops, rivers and parks in Ashkelon ...
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During the Roman era, Ashkelon flourished as a major urban center, complete with grand public buildings, bathhouses, and a well-developed infrastructure. Mentions in Biblical Texts. Ashkelon’s significance is not merely archaeological; it is also woven into the fabric of biblical narratives, where it appears as a city of substantial importance.
