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Emmaus Nicopolis
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Emmaus Nicopolis
Emmaus Nicopolis was a Roman and later Byzantine city dating back to the 3rd century AD. During the Crusader period, the Christian presence resumed at Emmaus, and the Byzantine church was restored. The site is located in West Bank, Palestine.
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Country: Palestine
District: West Bank
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 3rd Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Byzantine + Crusader + Islamic
Site Features: Roman & Byzantine Monuments
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