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Things to Do in Umm Qais

There are 75 attractions in Umm Qais. Temple of Artemis, Jerash, roman temple ruins within greco-roman jerash site, is the most popular.

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Temple of Artemis, Jerash
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Temple of Artemis, Jerash
Roman temple ruins within Greco-Roman Jerash site
Archaeological Site
Gadara
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Gadara
Ancient Hellenistic city with Roman ruins
Archaeological Site
Sea of Galilee
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Sea of Galilee
Freshwater lake central to New Testament events
Lake
Jordan Valley
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Jordan Valley
Fertile rift valley along the Jordan River
Valley
Capernaum
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Capernaum
Ancient biblical town on Sea of Galilee
Archaeological Site
Mount Tabor
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Mount Tabor
Biblical hill in Israel with pilgrimage significance
Mountain
Bethsaida
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Bethsaida
Biblical Galilean site and ancient fishing village ruins
Archaeological Site
Tel Hazor
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Tel Hazor
Archaeological tell of an ancient Canaanite and Israelite city
Archaeological Site
Mount Meron
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Mount Meron
Highest peak in Israel's Galilee and nature reserve
Mountain
Jezreel Valley
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Jezreel Valley
Fertile Israeli valley with biblical and agricultural significance
Valley
Basilica of the Annunciation
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Basilica of the Annunciation
Major Marian basilica marking biblical Annunciation site
Church
Magdala
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Magdala
Ancient Galilean town with archaeological and biblical significance
Ruins
Sepphoris
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Sepphoris
Ancient Roman-Byzantine city ruins near Nazareth
National Park
Pella
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Pella
Ancient Greco-Roman city ruins and archaeological site
Archaeological Site
Mount of Beatitudes
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Mount of Beatitudes
Hill overlooking Sea of Galilee associated with Sermon
Mountain
White Mosque, Nazareth
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White Mosque, Nazareth
Ottoman-era mosque in Nazareth with white façade
Mosque
Hippos (Golan Heights)
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Hippos (Golan Heights)
Ancient Greco-Roman city ruins overlooking the Sea of Galilee
Archaeological Site
Mount Arbel
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Mount Arbel
Cliff-top national park overlooking Sea of Galilee
Mountain
Church of the Multiplication
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Church of the Multiplication
9th-century church on Sea of Galilee commemorating miracle
Religious Site
Church of the Transfiguration
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Church of the Transfiguration
Byzantine-era basilica on Mount Tabor, biblical site
Religious Site
Belvoir Castle (Israel)
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Belvoir Castle (Israel)
Crusader fortress overlooking the Jordan Valley
National Park
Gamla
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Gamla
Ancient Jewish ruin and nature reserve with vultures
Archaeological Site
Tel Jezreel
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Tel Jezreel
Archaeological tell at biblical Jezreel with layered ruins
Mountain
Church of the Primacy of St. Peter
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Church of the Primacy of St. Peter
Christian shrine on Sea of Galilee marking Peter's primacy
Religious Site
Gan HaShlosha National Park
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Gan HaShlosha National Park
Israeli national park with natural warm pools and greenery
Park
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
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Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
Greek Orthodox church commemorating the Annunciation with notable icons
Religious Site
Hamat Gader
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Hamat Gader
Thermal springs and archaeological site with Roman baths
Archaeological Site
Khirbat Karraza
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Khirbat Karraza
Ruined archaeological site with ancient settlement remains
Archaeological Site
Rujm el-Hiri
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Rujm el-Hiri
Bronze Age stone ring and cairn complex in Golan
Archaeological Site
Capitolias
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Capitolias
Ancient Greco-Roman city ruins in northern Jordan
Archaeological Site
Raphana
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Raphana
Archaeological Site
Abila (Decapolis)
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Abila (Decapolis)
Ruins of a Decapolis city near Irbid, Jordan
Ruins
Daughters of Jacob Bridge
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Daughters of Jacob Bridge
Historic stone bridge over the Jordan with medieval origins
Bridge
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Jabiyah
Ancient town, former Ghassanid-Arab administrative center
Archaeological Site
Tur'an
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Tur'an
Arab town in northern Israel near Nazareth
Mountain
Ubeidiya prehistoric site
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Ubeidiya prehistoric site
Early human archaeological site in the Jordan Valley
Ruins
Gerasa
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Gerasa
Ancient Greco-Roman city ruins near modern Jerash
Archaeological Site
Hammat Tiberias
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Hammat Tiberias
Archaeological site with hot springs and ancient synagogue
Nature Reserve
Nabi Saeen Mosque
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Nabi Saeen Mosque
Local mosque serving Muslim community in Northern Israel
Mosque
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Ohalo II
Epipaleolithic archaeological site on Sea of Galilee shore
Archaeological Site
Well of Harod
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Well of Harod
Biblical spring associated with Gideon, near Jezreel Valley
National Park
Beth Alpha synagogue
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Beth Alpha synagogue
Byzantine-era synagogue with well-preserved mosaics
National Park
Golan
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Golan
Strategic plateau region with volcanic landscapes
Archaeological Site
Khirbet Kerak
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Khirbet Kerak
Bronze Age archaeological mound with fortress remains
Archaeological Site
Saint Peter Church, Capernaum
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Saint Peter Church, Capernaum
Ancient church ruins at Capernaum over apostle's house
Religious Site
Doha Stadium
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Doha Stadium
Municipal stadium in northern Israel for football
Stadium
Fatima Khatun Mosque
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Fatima Khatun Mosque
Historic mosque in the West Bank with Ottoman origins
Mosque
Har HaAri
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Har HaAri
Mountain ridge in northern Israel with scenic views
Mountain
Mugharet el-Zuttiyeh
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Mugharet el-Zuttiyeh
Prehistoric cave site with early hominin fossil finds
Archaeological Site
Tel Rehov
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Tel Rehov
Ancient Bronze-Iron Age city with archaeological remains
Mountain
Kursi, Sea of Galilee
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Kursi, Sea of Galilee
Archaeological site on the Sea of Galilee
Temple
Mount Nitai
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Mount Nitai
Small Galilean mountain near Sea of Galilee
Mountain
Lubya
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Lubya
Former Palestinian village with archaeological ruins
Ruins
Nuris
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Nuris
Former Palestinian village site in northern Israel
Ruins
Capernaum synagogue
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Capernaum synagogue
Ancient synagogue ruins at Capernaum, biblical site
National Park
Samakh, Tiberias
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Samakh, Tiberias
Former Palestinian village near Tiberias, historical site
Ruins
Amuka
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Amuka
Ruins
Indur
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Indur
Former village site in northern Israel
Ruins
Issachar Plateau
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Issachar Plateau
Fertile plateau region in northern Israel's Jezreel area
Plateau
Jabbul
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Jabbul
Former village site in northern Israel
Ruins
Jotapata
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Jotapata
Ancient hilltop fortress and historic battle site
National Park
Bet Shean National Park
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Bet Shean National Park
Archaeological park with extensive Roman and Byzantine ruins
Park
Chorazin
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Chorazin
Ancient Galilean village with archaeological ruins
National Park
Dallata
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Dallata
Former Palestinian village in northern Israel
Ruins
Hexagon pool
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Hexagon pool
Basaltic hexagonal-paved pool in Israel's Golan Heights
National Park
Kafr Sabt
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Kafr Sabt
Former Palestinian village site in northern Israel
Ruins
Khirbet Qana
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Khirbet Qana
Ancient archaeological site identified with biblical Cana
Ruins
Qaddita
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Qaddita
Village locality in northern Israel
Ruins
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Ramat Pashẖur
Rural ridge locality in northern Israel
Plateau
Ramat Moledet
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Ramat Moledet
Agricultural moshav and scenic landscapes in northern Israel
Plateau
Arbel National Park and Nature Reserve
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Arbel National Park and Nature Reserve
Park with cliffs offering Sea of Galilee views
National Park
Tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai
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Tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai
Jewish pilgrimage shrine traditionally attributed to Rabbi Shimon
Tomb
Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve
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Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve
Forest nature reserve with rugged canyons and streams
National Park
Capernaum National Park
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Capernaum National Park
Archaeological national park preserving ancient Capernaum ruins
National Park
Qanyon HaBezzelet
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Qanyon HaBezzelet
Scenic canyon with hiking routes in Upper Galilee
Canyon