Ashkelon or Ashqelon (/ ˈ æ ʃ k ə l ɒ n / ASH-kə-lon; Hebrew: אַשְׁקְלוֹן, romanized: ʾAšqəlōn, IPA: [ʔaʃkeˈlon] ⓘ; Arabic: عَسْقَلَان, romanized: ʿAsqalān) is a coastal city in the Southern District …

Oct 23, 2023 · Ashkelon is a coastal city in the southern part of Israel on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is just north of Gaza and about 36 miles south of modern-day Tel Aviv. …

Apr 9, 2025 · Ashkelon, city on the coastal plain of Palestine, since 1948 in southwestern Israel. The modern city lies 12 miles (19 km) north of Gaza and 1.25 miles (2 km) east-northeast of …

Ashkelon. Israel has one of the world's most beautiful coastlines, with white sandy beaches and spectacular Mediterranean views. The coast stretches to the northern border with Lebanon at …

ASHKELON (Heb. אַשְׁקְלוֹן; Askelon, Ascalon). One of the five Philistine city-states and a seaport in the southern coastal plain of Ereẓ Israel situated 12 mi. (19 km.) north of Gaza and 10 mi. …

Ashkelon was an important city after the Babylonians destroyed the city and wiped out the Philistines. A key seaport in the Hellenistic period, Ashkelon became a free city in 104 BC and …

Oct 15, 2024 · Ashkelon sits on the Mediterranean coast between Gaza and Ashdod. The ancient site sat on a ridge of cemented sandstone called kurkar. Its elevated vantage point allowed for …

Ashkelon =Askelon=Ascalon, was one of the five cities of the Philistines ( Joshua 13:3; 1 Samuel 6:17). It stood on the shore of the Mediterranean, 12 miles north of Gaza. It is mentioned on …

Ashkelon’s biblical significance manifests in its role as a Philistine stronghold, a target of heroic feats (like Samson’s actions), and a city repeatedly denounced by prophets. Its archaeological …

Ashkelon, one of the five major Philistine cities, holds a significant place in biblical history and geography. Located on the Mediterranean coast, approximately 12 miles north of Gaza, …