
44 pure gold Byzantine coins discovered in Golan Heights
Ancient gold coins date the Banias site to before the Muslim conquest of Byzantine Palestine in 635 CE.

Ancient gold coins date the Banias site to before the Muslim conquest of Byzantine Palestine in 635 CE.

The beauty of this little land is so paradoxically vast that sometimes it’s best to focus on a few outstanding spots at a time.

From the Golan Heights to Ein Gedi, Israel boasts delightful, refreshing waterfalls, and now is the season to enjoy them at their best.

Walking, hiking, karting, tubing, birding and mountain coasters are all outdoor activities available atop Israel’s highest mountain

Built in the 13th century, Nimrod’s Fortress in the Golan Heights is a stunning place to explore local history.

During the summer it’s one of Israel’s most tranquil spots, in the winter the Banias Waterfall becomes a raging torrent.