Ta‘oz in Jerusalem
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Zorah

Zorah or Tzorah, perhaps "place of wasps," was a biblical town in the low country of Judah.

Located at 31.7751, 34.9854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hebrew Bible cities, Former populated places in Southwest Asia

Battle of Emmaus

The Battle of Emmaus took place in 166 BC between the Hasmonean forces of Judea, led by Judas Maccabeus, also spelled Machabeus, or Maccabaeus, known to history as Judas the Hammer, and the third expedition of Greek forces given by Antiochus IV Epiphanes to Lysias. The generals for the expedition were Gorgias, Ptolemy the son of Dorymenes and Nicanor.

Located at 31.8393, 34.9895 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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166 BC, Battles of the Maccabean revolt, Wars of ancient Israel

Sar'a

Sar'a, was a Palestinian Arab village located 25 km west of Jerusalem.

Located at 31.7781, 34.9866 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Arab villages depopulated during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, District of Jerusalem

Eshtaol Forest

Eshtaol Forest is a forest in Israel, located north of Beit Shemesh and near Ta'oz and Neve Shalom. The Forest of the Martyrs lies to the east. The forest is a popular recreation area and is one of the largest forests in Israel. The forest (like many other forests in Israel) was planted in by the Jewish National Fund, which continues to expand it.

Located at 31.8, 34.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Forests of Israel, Jewish National Fund forests and parks

Burma Road (Israel)

The Israeli "Burma Road" was a makeshift bypass road between the general vicinity of kibbutz Hulda and Jerusalem. It was built by Israeli forces headed by general Mickey Marcus during the 1948 Siege of Jerusalem. The name was inspired by the Burma Road into China.

Located at 31.8136, 34.9722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roads in Israel, 1948 Arab–Israeli War, 1948 in Israel

Mini Israel

Mini Israel is a miniature park located near Latrun, Israel in the Ayalon Valley. Opened in November 2002, the site contains miniature replicas of hundreds of buildings and landmarks in Israel. The tourist attraction consists of about 350 miniature models, most of which are on a scale of 1:25.

Located at 31.8425, 34.9673 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Museums in Israel, Miniature parks, 2002 establishments in Israel, Museums established in 2002

Battles of Latrun (1948)

The Battles of Latrun were a series of military engagements between the Israel Defense Forces and the Jordanian Arab Legion on the outskirts of Latrun between 25 May and 18 July 1948, during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. Latrun takes its name from the monastery close to the junction of two major highways: Jerusalem to Jaffa/Tel Aviv and Gaza to Ramallah. During the British Mandate it became a Palestine Police base with a Tegart fort.

Located at 31.8384, 34.9808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1948, 1948 in Israel, Battles and operations of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, History of Jerusalem, Battles involving Jordan

Tel Tzora

Tel Tzora,, is a tell and Israeli archaeological site near the modern day kibbutz of the same name. It is a well-known tourist attraction regarded by many as the location of Samson's tomb. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:31|46|26.37|N|34|59|7.04|E|region:IL_type:landmark |primary |name= }}

Located at 31.774, 34.9853 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Israel