Caesaria

We saw allot of sites and ancient building finds and digs. but the one that impressed me the most was Caesaria.

It was mostly impressive because there was an ancient roman aqueduct just like we see in Rome running along the coast and yes on the beaches, to the city. The city itself isn't enormous but it is right on the Mediterranean sea. I haven't seen to many ancient cities found and dug up right along the coast. As a matter of fact as a video later shows us half of the city is in the water.

We watched a video of the city over time and how it was build to favor the roman empire and keep peace for them in the lands at the time. and they were taken over by Persians and Muslims and crusaders, and then Jewish people and then again byzantine empire. It traded many hands and over time had fallen into neglect until it was finally needed no more.

Now and days the modern city of Caesaria extends for miles along the coast and inland. but the ancient city center is still found with its columns and pools and amphitheaters right along the sea water.