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Discover Karkom in Israel
Karkom in the region of Northern District is a town located in Israel - some 271 mi or ( 437 km ) South-East of Jerusalem , the country's capital .
Local time in Karkom is now 11:40 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Jerusalem " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Aleppo, Fiq, Damascus, and Ad Dardarah. When in this area, you might want to check out Nicosia . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Karkom ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Heiliges Land 20: Kapernaum
Wanderung vom Ufer des See Genezareth über den Berg der Seligpreisungen nach Kapernaum und zurück nach Tabgha. ..
Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus Lraleigh's photos around Capernaum, Israel (travel pics)
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Mountain biking. Israel. Mountain Yarden and Nahal ha-Meshushim (Golan Heights)
28.09.2007. Велопоходы по Израилю. Горный Ярден и нахаль ха-Мешушим (Голанские Высоты). Подробное описание этого маршрута и фотографии: is-israel.com --- Descriptions and Photos (english translation b ..
Sea of Galilee Eric's photos around Capernaum, Israel (capernaum how close to sea of galilee)
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Interesting facts about this location
Karkom
Karkom is a communal settlement in northern Israel near the Jordan River, east of Hatzor HaGlilit and just north of the Kinneret. It belongs to Mevo'ot HaHermon Regional Council. The community was founded in 1986 by residents of nearby moshavim. 160 families live in Karkom. The community is named after an old settlement in antiquity in the area that was also called "Karkom. " {{#invoke: Navbox | navbox }}
Located at 32.93 35.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Bethsaida
Bethsaida /ˌbɛθ. seɪˈiːdə/ is a place mentioned in the New Testament.
Located at 32.91 35.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Capernaum
Capernaum was a fishing village in the time of the Hasmoneans. Located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It had a population of about 1,500. Archaeological excavations have revealed two ancient synagogues built one over the other. A church near Capernaum is said to be the home of Saint Peter.
Located at 32.88 35.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Highway 87 (Israel)
Highway 87 is an east-west highway in northern Israel and the Golan Heights. It extends from the northern shores of Lake Kinneret in the Kinarot Valley (בקעת כינרות) through the central Golan Heights. It begins in the west at Kfar Nahum and end in the east at Bashan junction. It is 35 km long.
Located at 32.92 35.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Jubb Yussef (Joseph's Well)
The ruins at Jubb Yussef in the Galilee are identified with the pit in Dothan, into which the Biblical figure Joseph was cast into by his brothers, later to be sold to a caravan of Midianites making its way toward Egypt. For centuries, the site served as a crossroads on the Via Maris linking Egypt, Syria, and Mesopotamia. From the 10th century onward, it is mentioned as a landmark, a holy place, and a source of water for caravans.
Located at 32.92 35.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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