Shikhin, Zippori

Name: Shikhin
Address: Zippori, Israel

#4 among attractions in Zippori

Village, Archaeological site

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Shikhin, known in Greek as Asochis, was a ancient Jewish village in Galilee which was abandoned in the fourth century CE. It was situated right next to the regional capital, Sepphoris, and its ruins have been discovered about 8 kilometres northwest of Nazareth. As of May 2012, the site is under excavation. So far, evidence of extensive pottery work and a synagogue have been uncovered. ()

Local name: שיחין Coordinates: 32°46'8"N, 35°16'24"E

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Nearby attractions include: Jesus Trail, Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Mary's Well, Tel Hanaton.

1.2 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Jesus Trail, Zippori
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Landmark church with subterranean chapel
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth
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4.6 miS
Historical place, Archaeological site
Mary's Well, Nazareth
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1.6 miNW
Archaeological site
Tel Hanaton
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4.1 miE
Church
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church
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4.6 miE
Archaeological site
Kafr Kanna, Cana
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4.5 miS
Church
Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent, Nazareth
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1.7 miSE
Museum, Cultural tours, Tours
Kfar Kedem, Nazareth
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4.1 miE
Church
Wedding Church at Cana
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4.7 miS
Church
Synagogue Church, Nazareth
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4.3 miS
Church
Maronite Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth
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