Elusa (Haluza)
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The ancient city of Halasa, Elusa in the Byzantine period, was a city in the Negev near present-day Kibbutz Mash'abei Sadeh that was once part of the Nabataean Incense Route. It lay on the route from
Bldg haluza
One of the last buildings left in Halusa.
Mampsis
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Mampsis or Memphis, today Mamshit, Kurnub, is a former Nabataean caravan stop and Byzantine city. In the Nabataean period, Mampsis was an important station on the Incense Road, connecting Southern Ara
Elusa (Haluza)
…it was surrounded by vineyards and was famous for its wines. Due to its historic importance, UNESCO declared Haluza a World Heritage Site along with Mamshit, Avdat and Shivta. It is mentioned in the 2nd century CE by Ptolemy, Peutinger's Table, Stephanus Byzantius (fl. 6th century; as being formerly in the…
The Mampsis Church
Ancient living quarters in Mampsis.
The dam that blocks Mampsis river south of the city
Mosaic floor of the Church of St. Nilus, Mampsis