Caesarea Maritima

Caesarea Maritima is an ancient port city located on the Mediterranean coast of modern-day Israel. Built by King Herod around 25–13 BCE, it served as a major harbor and administrative center for the Roman Empire and later periods. The city features impressive Roman and Herodian architecture, including a theater, aqueducts, and a fortress. Historically, it was an important hub for commerce, politics, and religion, especially in early Christianity. Today, it is an archaeological site and popular tourist destination, offering insights into Roman engineering and the city's rich historical legacy.