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Bi’r al Ḩībā

Bi’r al Ḩībā is a well in , . Bi’r al Ḩībā is situated nearby to the region , as well as near the israeli settlement .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Emmaus Nicopolis and Amoas.

Archaeological site
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Emmaus is a town mentioned in the Gospel of Luke of the New Testament. Luke reports that Jesus appeared, after his death and resurrection, before two of his disciples while they were walking on the road to Emmaus.

Ruins
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Imwas or Emmaus, known in classical times as Nicopolis, is a former Palestinian village ethnically cleansed by , located 12 kilometres southeast of the city of and 26 kilometres from in the salient of the .

Peak
Khirbet el-ʻAqd or Horvat ʻEqed is an archaeological site in the Latrun salient of the , approximately 22 km northwest of . The site, situated on a hill, contains the ruins of an ancient fortified town dating from the Hellenistic period through the Bar Kokhba revolt, after which the site was ultimately abandoned.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nof Ayalon and Latrun.

Village
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is a community settlement in central . Located in the Ayalon Valley near , it falls under the jurisdiction of the . In 2023, it had a population of 2,017. is situated 2½ km northwest of Bi’r al Ḩībā.

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is a hilltop in overlooking the road between and , 25 kilometers west of Jerusalem. The hill is home to several sights.

Village
Sha'alvim is a religious kibbutz in central and one of only two affiliated with Poalei Agudat Yisrael. Located near the city of , it falls under the jurisdiction of . In 2023 it had a population of 1,921. is situated 2½ km northwest of Bi’r al Ḩībā.

Bi’r al Ḩībā

Latitude
31.85° or 31° 51′ north
Longitude
35° east
Elevation
208 metres (682 feet)
Open location code
8G3QR2X2+X2
Geo­Names ID
283685
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Ayalon Valley and Canada Park.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Khirbat al Ḩībā and Salbit.

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