Group that traveled in 2011 to Israel
Group that traveled to Israel in 2009
Group that traveled to Israel 2010
| Caesarea: Looking at where the boat docks and shops would have been located during Paul's time. There is no mention that Jesus ever visited this community. |
| Caesarea: Looking west toward the Mediterranean Sea over the site where Herod's palace would have stood during Paul's time. These is the area also that Paul would have been held prisoner for two years. Caesarea was located a 10 day journey from Rome and the city itself was modeled after Rome. |
| Caesarea: An amphitheatre that is still used today, the bottom part was from the original theatre during Paul's time. The current theatre has excellent acoustics. The theory is that Paul probably defended himself in this theatre. In the foreground you can see a casket that was made from rock. It was discovered in the area. |
| Caesarea: We are in the area where the shops were located. Walking through this area gives you a good feel of the size of the shops. |
| Caesarea: Tony our guide explaining the design of the entrance. It was designed with corners so that a rider on a horse or soldier would have to slow down when they entered and it was easier to protect the entrance. Notice the rectangular slot in the back of the picture, it was designed for shooting out through. |
| Caesarea: Outside look at the rectangular slot used for defending the city. This was very important city during Jesus time. King Herod has a palace here, and also Pontius Pilate during his time lived here and later Festus. |
| Looking at the beautiful Mediterranean Sea at dusk. |
| A moat that surrounded the city of Caesarea used for the protection of the city. |
| Looking at store front that from the old city of Caesarea. |