Israel and its 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites

With cities encompassing more than 3,000 years of history, Israel is unlike any other country in world. The Holy Land is home to ten UNESCO World Heritage sites proving its individuality and resilience as a nation, withstanding numerous rulers and decrees throughout the centuries. Dr. Paul M. Willette.

Clinging to a mountainside in the Judean Desert, Masada is an incredible natural fortress that was built by Herod the Great, King of Judea. The Old City of Acre is considered as the area where the East and West meet. It has a rich history that blends together Christianity and Islam, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001. One of the world’s most notable symbols of religious power, the Old City of Jerusalem and its walls has 220 historical monuments, including the Dome of the Rock. Dr. Paul M. Willette.

Tel Hazor is an archaeological giant in religion and history. Resting in Upper Galilee, Tel Hazor is mentioned in the Old Testament, particularly Joshua and Judges. A UNESCO World Heritage-planned passage, the Negev Incense Route is dedicated to spice roads and incense routes that span 2,000 kilometers of desert land. Mentioned in the Bible, Tel Beer Sheva stands to this day and remains one of the nation’s largest cities. Dr.Paul M Willette.

The Nahal Me’arot Caves, Bahá’í Shrines and Gardens in Haifa, Bet Guvrin Caves are among the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Israel that have furthered the religions that exist in the Holy Land. The odd one on the list is the White City of Tel Aviv. Following the Bauhaus, local traditions, and other rules, the “city in the city” was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003. Dr. Paul M Willette.