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Herod the Great built Caesarea, the Apostle Paul spent time here, the Holy Spirit was given to the Gentiles here, and Herod Agrippa met his death here. See all this and more!
Location
Caesarea is located on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea about 35 miles (56 km.) north of Joppa.
Historical Background
1. Caesarea was built by Herod the Great about 25 to 13 BC as the port city called, “Caesarea Maritime.”
2. It was named after the Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar.
3. King Herod the Great was the one who had all the children 2 years and younger slaughtered in Bethlehem in his attempt to kill Christ. He was a jealous king who feared losing his power and control.
4. King Herod built Caesarea out of nothing and was a great builder. Some of his major building projects included:
• This seaport of Caesarea
• The new platform, and temple in Jerusalem
• Masada
• The Herodian by Bethlehem
5. He was known for his building ventures and no one equaled him in this respect.
6. Caesarea was the largest seaport in the Roman Empire during the time of Herod.
7. Caesarea was the capital of Israel during the time of Christ and during the whole Roman occupation of Israel.
Places of Interest (Please See Maps Above)
1. Crusader Fortress Entrance
2. Crusader Fortress
3. Caesarea Harbor
4. Caesarea Historic Port
5. Governor's Palace
6. Roman Toilet
7. Mosaic Hall
8. Hippodrome
9. Promontory Palace
10. Caesarea Columns
11. Roman Theater
12. Submerged Garden Castle
13. Pontius Pilate Stone
14. Paul Appeals to Caesar