ZIPPORI

Nazareth on the hill opposite Zippori

With Zippori in the foreground, you can see Nazareth on the hillside, a short distance away. There were many laborers and carpenters needed to build the city. Joseph and Jesus most likely worked here, walking over daily from Nazareth.

Column sections toppled by earthquakes.

There were houses between all these foundation walls.

Zippori is a large area of Roman ruins with mosaic floors and a block Roman road.

Tumbled column sections were hurled down by a strong earthquake.

This was a typical Roman road. The roads were sophisticated set with an angular block pattern, covered sewer lines and curbs.

The rock road was rutted and grooved by chariots going back and forth. The width of the chariot wheel influenced even modern day train track width!

Amazing and intricate mosaic designs covered the elaborate floors of the Roman bath houses.

Can you imagine how long it must have taken, and how much man-power was used to build this city?

A weaving pattern

The "Mona Lisa" of Israel. =)

This amphitheater faced west where the breeze would help carry the voices of the hypocrites (actors).

Mustard flowers among old olive trees.

A beautiful herd of tranquil horses grazed next door to the Zippori ruins.