Mishmar Ha‘Emeq in Northern District
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Armageddon

Armageddon will be, according to the Book of Revelation, the site of a battle during the end times, variously interpreted as either a literal or symbolic location. The term is also used in a generic sense to refer to any end of the world scenario. The word "Armageddon" appears only once in the Greek New Testament, in Revelation 16:16. The word may come from Hebrew har məgiddô (הר מגידו), meaning "Mountain of Megiddo".

Located at 32.5846, 35.1835 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Apocalypticism, Beliefs and practices of Jehovah's Witnesses, Book of Revelation, Christian eschatology, Prophecy, Rastafari movement, Seventh-day Adventist theology, War in mythology, Christian terms, New Testament Hebrew words and phrases

Tel Megiddo

Megiddo is a tell in modern Israel near Kibbutz Megiddo, about 30km south-east of Haifa, known for its historical, geographical, and theological importance, especially under its Greek name Armageddon. In ancient times Megiddo was an important city-state. Excavations have unearthed 26 layers of ruins, indicating a long period of settlement. Megiddo is strategically located at the head of a pass through the Carmel Ridge overlooking the Jezreel Valley from the west.

Located at 32.5846, 35.1835 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Amarna letters locations, New Testament places, Canaanite cities, Jewish history, National parks of Israel, Hebrew Bible cities, World Heritage Sites in Israel, Former populated places in Southwest Asia, Prehistoric sites in Israel, Bronze Age sites in Israel, Iron Age sites in Israel, Ivory works of art

Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC)

The Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC) was fought between Egyptian forces under the command of Pharaoh Thutmose III and a large rebellious coalition of Canaanite vassal states led by the king of Kadesh. It is the first battle to have been recorded in what is accepted as relatively reliable detail. Megiddo is also the first recorded use of the composite bow and the first body count.

Located at 32.5832, 35.1821 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Battles involving ancient Egypt, Battles involving the Canaanites, Sieges

Battle of Megiddo (609 BC)

This Battle of Megiddo is recorded as having taken place in 609 BC with Necho II of Egypt leading his army to Carchemish to fight with his allies the Assyrians against the Babylonians at Carchemish in northern Syria. This required passing through territory controlled by the Kingdom of Judah and Necho requested permission from its king, Josiah. Josiah refused to let the Egyptians pass for reasons discussed by the talmud and a battle took place in which Josiah was killed.

Located at 32.5833, 35.1833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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609 BC, 7th-century BC conflicts, Battles involving ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel and Judah, Hebrew Bible battles

Legio

Legio in Latin means Legion; in the Bible it also designates the Devil, because of his numerous temptations, see Legion (demon).

Located at 32.5722, 35.1703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Titular sees in Asia

Highway 66 (Israel)

Highway 66 is a north-south highway in the Jezreel Valley in northern Israel. It extends along the eastern lowlands below the Menashe Hills and the Carmel. It is 20 km long. In the past the road continued south to Jenin, but today it ends at Ta'anakh junction.

Located at 32.6206, 35.1369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roads in Israel

Plain of Manasseh

The Plain of Manasseh is a geographical region in northern Israel, located on the Carmel Range, between Mount Carmel and Mount Amir/Umm al-Fahm. While it is part of the mountain range, it is actually just 200 m above sea level on average, and peaks at 400 m. The plain is bordered by the Jezreel Valley to the northeast, the Yokne'am Stream to the northwest, Wadi Ara to the southeast, and the Nadiv Valley to the southwest. Ramat Menashe is called Balad ar-Ruha in Arabic, meaning "Land of Winds".

Located at 32.5833, 35.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Biosphere reserves of Israel, Regions of Israel

Battle of Mishmar HaEmek

The Battle of Mishmar HaEmek was a ten-day battle fought from 4 to 15 April 1948 between the Arab Liberation Army commanded by Fawzi al-Qawuqji and the Haganah commanded by Yitzhak Sadeh. The battle begun when al-Qawyqji launched an attack against Mishmar HaEmek with the intent of taking the kibbutz, which was strategically placed beside the main road between Jenin and Haifa. In 1947 it had a population of 550.

Located at 32.5974, 35.1631 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles and operations of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War