Rich Romans
Buildings befitting Hippos’ status as a prosperous Roman settlement began to appear as the city expanded. A basilica, a theatre, and an odeon, as well as a shrine to the Emperor, were all built. Then, in the fourth century A.D., Christianity arrived in the empire, and soon after, places of worship sprang up all over the city.
Rich Romans
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Seven Churches
According to archaeologists, Hippos was home to at least seven different churches – possibly more. And for centuries, the city continued to thrive as a hub of the Christian religion. In fact, even after Muslim armies conquered the region in the seventh century A.D., the locals were permitted to continue with their religious beliefs.
Seven Churches