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Israel UNESCO world heritage sites

Haifa district [capital = Haifa]

Shrine of the Bab in Haifa at The Shrine of the Bab Terraces
The Shrine of the Bab is a structure in Haifa, Israel where the remains of the Bab, founder of the Babi Faith and forerunner of Baha'u'llah in the Baha'i Faith, have been buried; it is considered to be the second holiest place on Earth for Baha'is, after the Shrine of Baha'u'llah in Acre.

Tuf Kerem Maharal Reserve in Ein Hot at old Haifa Tel Aviv road #4
Situated on the western slopes of the Mount Carmel range, the site includes the caves of Tabun, Jamal, el-Wad and Skhul. Ninety years of archaeological research have revealed a cultural sequence of unparalleled duration, providing an archive of early human life in south-west Asia.

Jerusalem district [capital = Jerusalem]

Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem @
During the periodic renovations undertaken, the various ruling dynasties of the Islamic Caliphate constructed additions to the mosque and its precincts, such as its dome, facade, its minbar, minarets and the interior structure.

Wailing Wall in Jerusalem @
Built by King Herod in 20 BCE, it is the only remnant of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, one of the two central places of worship among inhabitants of ancient Israel. Nothing else survived the destruction after the Roman conquest in 70 CE.

Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem @
The Foundation Stone the temple was built over bears great significance in Judaism as the place where God created the world and the first human, Adam. It is also believed to be the site where Abraham attempted to sacrifice his son, and as the place where God's divine presence is manifested more than in any other place, towards which Jews turn during prayer. The site's great significance for Muslims derives from traditions connecting it to the creation of the world and the belief that the Prophet Muhammad's Night Journey to heaven started from the rock at the center of the structure.

Temple Mount in Jerusalem @
The location is the holiest site in Judaism and is the place Jews turn towards during prayer. Due to its extreme sanctity, many Jews will not walk on the Mount itself, to avoid unintentionally entering the area where the Holy of Holies stood, since according to Rabbinical law, some aspect of the tdine presence is still present at the site. Among Sunni Muslims, the Mount is widely considered the third holiest site in Islam.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem @
The church contains, according to traditions dating back to at least the fourth century, the two holiest sites in Christianity: the site where Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, at a place known as "Calvary" or "Golgotha", and Jesus's empty tomb, where he is said to have been buried and resurrected.

Northern district [capital = Nazareth]

Tel national park in Hazor at Ayelet HaShahar
In the Middle Bronze Age (around 1750 BC) and the Israelite period (ninth century BC), Hazor was the largest fortified city in the country and one of the most important in the Fertile Crescent.

Old City of Acre @
The present city is characteristic of a fortified town dating from the Ottoman 18th and 19th centuries, with typical urban components such as the citadel, mosques, khans and baths. The remains of the Crusader town, dating from 1104 to 1291, lie almost intact, both above and below today's street level, providing an exceptional picture of the layout and structures of the capital of the medieval Crusader kingdom of Jerusalem.

Shrine of Baha'u'llah in Acre at Bahji
The Shrine of Baha'u'llah is composed of a central area that contains a small, tree-filled garden surrounded by paths covered with Persian rugs.

Bet She'arim National Park in Kiryat Tiv'on @
Located southeast of the city of Haifa, these catacombs are a treasury of artworks and inscriptions in Greek, Aramaic, Hebrew and Palmyrene.

Tel in Megiddo @
Megiddo is known for its historical, geographical, and theological importance, especially under its Greek name Armageddon.

Southern district [capital = Be'er Sheva]

Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park in Kiryat Gat @
These quarried caves served as cisterns, oil presses, baths, columbaria (dovecotes), stables, places of religious worship, hideaways and, on the outskirts of the towns, burial areas. Some of the larger chambers feature vaulted arches and supporting pillars.

Tel in Be'er Sheba @
Tel Sheva (Hebrew) or Tell es-Seba (Arabic) is an archeological site in southern Israel believed to be the remains of the biblical town of Beersheba.

Desert City of Al-Khalasa
The village was founded by the Nabateans under the name of "al-Khalus", and then "Elusa" under the Byzantines where it served an administrative center in the Negev Desert.

Desert City of Shivta @
Roman ruins from the first century BCE have been unearthed in the southern part of the town, but most of the archaeological findings date to the Byzantine period. Shivta's water supply was based on surface runoff collected in large reservoirs. Three Byzantine churches (a main church and two smaller churches), 2 wine-presses, residential areas and administrative buildings have been excavated at Shivta.

Desert City of Avdat @
Avdat, also known as Abdah and Ovdat and Obodat, is a site of a ruined Nabataean city in the Negev desert in southern Israel.

Desert City of Mamshit @
Entire streets have survived intact, and there are also large groups of Nabataean buildings with open rooms, courtyards, and terraces. The stones are carefully chiseled and the arches that support the ceiling are remarkably well constructed.

Fortress of Massada @
Masada is a rugged natural fortress, of majestic beauty, in the Judaean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea.

Tel Aviv district [capital = Tel Aviv]

White City of Tel-Aviv from Rothschild Boulevard to Bialik Square
The buildings were designed by architects who were trained in Europe where they practised their profession before immigrating. They created an outstanding architectural ensemble of the Modern Movement in a new cultural context.