We had another full day yesterday in the upper Galilee area. We tried to start off the day at Hazor, but I guess the guard slept in, so it wasn't open. So, off to Dan we went which is a significant Biblical site. It was here that Jeroboam, king of Israel, set up an altar for his kingdom to come worship rather than going to Jerusalem. There is also an ancient mud brick gate which Abraham likely saw on his way to recovering his nephew, Lot, from the Mesopotamian kings.
The last four pics are from Baniyas, or Caesarea Phillippi. It is situated at the base of Mt Hermon and was a major center for idol worship, particularly Pan. It was the most northern spot of Christ's ministry. Peter made his great confession here, and it could also have been the spot of Jesus' transfiguration. The picture of the fort is a good example of how different eras build on top of the other.
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