HISTORICAL ACCO (ACRE/AKKO), ISRAEL

HISTORICAL ACCO (ACRE/AKKO), ISRAEL




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Acre, Akko, or Acco?

In the 18th century, it was the principle city of northern Israel and became famous around the world due to Napoleon’s defeat.


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Acre - a 4,000 Year Old City

Step back in time as you walk this ancient port city. The former capital of the Crusader kingdom is also the birthplace of the Bahai religion. A Hospitaller Castle, Templar tunnel and the largest prison during the British Mandate (now a museum) can all be found here. Since this issue of Gems in Israel was originally written, much has changed. Acre is now one of Israel's three World Heritage Sites, the Hammam has been restored and the prison is undergoing major renovations.


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Acre, Israel

Acre (, Ako; , ʻAkkā)Other spellings and historical names of the city include Accho, Acco and ( Bahá'í orthography) `Akká, or formerly Aak, Ake, Akre, Akke, Ocina, Antiochia Ptolemais (), Antiochenes, Ptolemais Antiochenes, Ptolemais or Ptolemaïs, Colonia Claudii Cæsaris, and St.-Jean d'Acre (Acre for short) also Akko, is a city in the Western Galilee region of northern Israel.



History
The name Aak, which appears on the tribute-lists of Thutmose III (c. 16th century BCE), may be a reference to Acre. The Amarna letters also mention a place named Akka.Burraburias II to Amenophis IV, letter No. 2 In the Bible, (Judges 1:31), Akko is one of the places from which the Israelites did not drive out the Canaanites. It was in the territory of the tribe of Asher. According to Josephus, Akko was ruled by one of Solomon's provincial governors. Throughout the period of Israelite rule, it was politically affiliated with Phoenicia rather than the Philistines. Around 725 BCE, Akko joined Sidon and Tyre in a revolt against Shalmaneser V.Becking Bob (1992) The Fall of Samaria: An Historical and Archaeological Study BRILL, ISBN 9004096337 pp 31-35