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The World’s 100 Best Archaeological Sites & Ruins

Beit She’an

Beit She’an, Israel

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RUINS & SITES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 80 2026
Beit She’an

Ancient Roman city of Scythopolis in northern Israel's Jordan Valley, with a Canaanite tel above it. Visitors walk colonnaded streets, a large theatre, bathhouses and mosaic floors, and can climb the hill for views.

Highlights

  • Roman theatre
  • Colonnaded cardo street
  • Tel hilltop viewpoint

Good to know

  • Very hot in summer, bring water and a hat
  • Tickets bought on site, about 31 shekels per adult
  • Plan two to three hours to walk the site

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