Exploring ACRE, Israel - One of the oldest cities on earth

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In this episode of "Israel in 5," we journey to Acre (Akko), one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited settlements, rich with thousands of years of history.
Exploring Acre's Historical Tapestry:
🏰 Ancient Beginnings: Acre's strategic location by the Mediterranean Sea has seen it inhabited and contested over millennia.
📜 Name's Origin: According to Jewish legend, Acre's name derives from the Hebrew phrase "Ad Ko," meaning "up to here," referring to the boundary where floodwaters were said to have stopped.
Cultural and Historical Significance:
⚔️ Crusader Legacy: Acre was a crucial stronghold during the Crusades, with its massive fortresses serving as a defensive and administrative center.
🕌 Ottoman Rule to Modern Times: Transitioning through Ottoman to British rule, Acre has served various roles-from a bustling port to a prison for Jewish underground fighters during the British Mandate.
Modern-Day Acre:
🏛️ A Living Museum: Acre today is a vibrant city that celebrates its diverse cultural heritage, including preserved Crusader structures and Ottoman architecture.
🕍 Unique Sites: Highlights include the Tunisian Synagogue, renowned for its detailed mosaics depicting Jewish history and biblical scenes.
Engagement Request:
📢 Share Your Thoughts: Have you visited Acre or any similar historical city? What was your experience? Discuss below and join the conversation about preserving our world heritage.
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[@JudeSpurlin-pg7ri]

Thank you for a very informative and interesting lesson. May God bless, strengthen, protect and prosper you, your family, Israel and the Jewish people everywhere. Shalom.

[@ShoRon36]

How could you mention the Baha'i world headquarters without showing the beautiful gardens?

[@danieldavenport-freedman4381]

Jericho is twice as old over 10,000 years

[@Israelin5]

Right, Acre is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities.

[@juliablack2945]

It was destroyed when the Israrlites came to the promised land in Joshua's time.
The walls went down into the ground.
Rahab and her family had a red cord in the window of the wall as a sign of salvation...they were spared.