Roman Period fortress near the Dead Sea. Excavations at the site may have found evidence for production of the balsam perfume. Originally located in a very remote place, today it is right against a big a busy hotel area.. Near the site is a small spring, Ein Boqeq.
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Location:
- Israel, ‘En Boqeq
- geo:31.201336,35.358822
- Location ± 0-5 m.
Class:
- Castle
- visible
Identifiers:
- vici:place=32253
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