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Sisters of Nazareth Convent (Nazareth, Israel)

City:
Nazareth
State, Province, Region, or District:
Northern District, Galilee Region
Country:
Israel

Overview

The Convent of the Sisters of Nazareth is adjacent to the Basilica of Annunciation. It operates a school, a hostel and a church. Archaeological evidence was discovered under the convent, including a dwelling house, tombs, water cisterns and a church. These date from the 1st century AD and the Byzantine, Crusader and Ottoman periods.

Geography & Location

  1. The Convent of the Sisters of Nazareth is adjacent and south to the Basilica of Annunciation.


Biblical, Historical, & Archaeological Background Information

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