Bet Shean Travel

The new Bet She'an was founded in 1949, shortly after the establishment of the State of Israel.   Bet She'an lies about 120 meters below sea level and is approximately 60 km south of Tiberias.

Bet Shean dates back to the Chalcolithic era (4th century BCE) when the town was an important stop for caravans and as a center of Egyptian rule. Excavations have uncovered a series of Temples build by the Egyptians.   It later became a Canaanite city and during the time of Solomon became an Israelite city.

In 749, the city was destroyed by an immense earthquake and archaeologists are still uncovering the remains of at least 18 levels of ancient civilizations.
Excavations in Bet She'an have uncovered the remains of a Canaanite city, a Hellenistic city and a Roman Byzantine City. During its Hellenistic period, the city was the capital of the 10 Greek Cities known collectively as the Decapolis. The city was predominantly Christian until the Arabs conquered it in the 7th century and restored its ancient name. The last Arab settlement of the town occurred with its conquest by the Egyptians in 1830.
In 1918, Bet She'an was captured by British Forces. Du