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Walking an Ancient Trade Route: The Strategic City That Shaped Israel’s History

Join All Israel News correspondent Oriel Moran at Tel Afek — one of the most strategically important sites in Israel’s history. Situated on a vital ancient trade route between the Egyptian and Mesopotamian empires, this location was fought over for thousands of years because of one critical reason: water.

Together with Levi from Discover Israel, Oriel explores the layers of history beneath our feet — from Canaanites and Philistines to Israelites, Romans, and Ottomans. They walk through fortified gates, ancient towers, and the remains of a city that once controlled trade, borders, and access to Jerusalem itself.

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