Israel - Necropolis of Bet She’arim: A Landmark of Jewish Renewal

"Consisting of a series of catacombs, the necropolis developed from the 2nd century BCE as the primary Jewish burial place outside Jerusalem following the failure of the second Jewish revolt against Roman rule. Located southeast of the city of Haifa, these catacombs are a treasury of artworks and inscriptions in Greek, Aramaic and Hebrew. Beth She’arim bears unique testimony to ancient Judaism under the leadership of Rabbi Judah the Patriarch, who is credited with Jewish renewal after 135 CE."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage


Beth Shearim - entrance door to the Cave of the Coffines. Thanks to Marcel of Germany who arranged this postcard to be mailed from Israel.