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PASTORAL BEAUTY SINCE BIBLE TIMES
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As you travel through the foothills of the Galilee, you are sure to be affected by the pastoral tranquility of the towns and villages.
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The Lower Galilee is dominated by the Jezreel Valley, the scene of historical battles of the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, Assyrians, Persians and Romans who claimed it for its strategic value. Visit Megiddo (Armageddon) with its layer upon layer of history, and take time to visit a kibbutz, a communal farm established at the turn of the century that played such an important role in developing Israel's agriculture.
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Your base for exploring the Lower Galilee is picturesque Tiberias, on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret), overlooking the shimmering water from a lakeside promenade. Tiberias has rich cultural and religious interests, with hot springs and spas that have welcomed visitors since antiquity, a multitude of accommodations, distinctive restaurants, and an active program of water sports.
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