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Bet Shean National Park
Bet Shean National Park is a national park in Israel, established in 1965. Israeli national park that houses the ruins of the Roman and Byzantine city of Bet She’an and the high mound on which Biblical Bet She’an stood.
- Established
- 1965
- Nearest airport
- HFA · 55 km
Nearest airports to Bet Shean National Park
- 1 HFA55 kmstraight line
- 2 ADJ75 kmstraight line
- 3 TLV80 kmstraight line
Amman, JordanMore about Bet Shean National Park
Bet Shean National Park is one of 60 national parks in Israel — Israeli national park that houses the ruins of the Roman and Byzantine city of Bet She’an and the high mound on which Biblical Bet She’an stood.
History and protection
The park was established in 1965, 61 years ago — the first national parks in Israel date back to 1.
Visiting Bet Shean National Park
The closest airport is Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA), about 55 km away — around 1 h 11 min by car; alternatively Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ, 75 km). Other national parks within reach include Gan HaShlosha National Park (0 km²), Beth Alpha synagogue, Belvoir Fortress and Ma'ayan Harod National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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