Megiddo (Hebrew: מגידו) is a hill in Israel near the modern settlement of Megiddo, known for theological, historical and geographical reasons. In ancient times Megiddo was an important city state. It is also known alternatively as Tel Megiddo (Hebrew) and Tell al-Mutesellim (Arabic). According to some interpretations of the Christian Bible, this place will be the venue for Armageddon or the final battle between the forces of light led by Jesus Christ and the forces of darkness led by Satan or the Anti-Christ after the End of Days. “Hebrew” redirects here. ... Megiddo (מגידו) is a kibbutz in Israel. ... The evangelist John of Patmos writes the Book of Revelation. ...

Megiddo is a tel (hill) made of 26 layers of the ruins of ancient cities in a strategic location at the head of a pass through the Carmel Ridge, which overlooks the Valley of Jezreel from the west. Tell Mar Elias, North Jordan in 2005 Tell or tall (Arabic: ‎, tall, and Hebrew: , tel), meaning hill or mound, is an archaeological site in the form of an earthen mound that results from the accumulation and subsequent erosion of material deposited by human occupation over long periods of time. ... The Carmel Ridge is a ridge of land running southeastwards into Israel from Haifa on the Mediterranean coast, and Mount Carmel near the sea. ... The Jezreel Valley arabic (Sahel Zirin)سهل زرعين or Marj Ibn Amer(the meadow of the son of Amer) مرج بن عامر (Hebrew: עמק יזרעאל;Emek Yizrael, also known as the Plain of Esdraelon) is a large plain and inland valley in the north of Israel. ...

History

Megiddo was a site of great importance in the ancient world, as it guarded the western branch of a narrow pass and an ancient trade route which connected the lands of Egypt and Assyria. Because of its strategic location at the crossroads of several major routes, Megiddo and its environs have witnessed several major battles throughout history. The site was inhabited from 7000 BC to 500 BC. A trade route is the sequence of pathways and stopping places used for the commercial transport of cargo. ... An Assyrian winged bull, or lamassu. ...

Megiddo is mentioned in Ancient Egyptian writings because one of Egypt's mighty kings, Thutmose III, waged war upon the city in 1478 BC. The battle is described in detail in the hieroglyphics found on the walls of his temple in Upper Egypt. Named in the Bible Derekh HaYam (Hebrew: דרך הים), or "Way of the Sea," it became an important military artery of the Roman Empire and was known as the Via Maris. Map of Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt was the civilization of the Nile Valley between about 3000 BC and the conquest of Egypt by Alexander the Great in 332 BC. As a civilization based on irrigation it is the quintessential example of an hydraulic empire. ... Menkheperre Lasting is the Manifestation of Re[1] Nomen Thutmose Neferkheperu Thoth is born, beautiful of forms Horus name Kanakht Khaemwaset Mighty Bull, Arising in Thebes Nebty name Wahnesytmireempet Enduring in kingship like Re in heaven Golden Horus Sekhempahtydsejerkhaw Powerful of strength, holy of diadems Consort(s) Hatshepsut-Meryetre, Nebtu... A section of the Papyrus of Ani showing cursive hieroglyphs. ... “Hebrew” redirects here. ... Motto Senatus Populusque Romanus (SPQR) The Roman Empire at its greatest extent, c. ... Via Maris is an ancient trading route dating from the Early Bronze Age which linked Egypt with the northern empires of Syria, Anatolia and Mesopotamia - modern day Iran, Iraq, Turkey and Syria. ...

Modern Megiddo is nearby. The neighboring Mount Megiddo (Hebrew: הר מגידו, Har-Megiddo), gave its name to the Armageddon of the Christian Bible. “Hebrew” redirects here. ... The evangelist John of Patmos writes the Book of Revelation. ... The Bible (From Greek βιβλια—biblia, meaning books, which in turn is derived from βυβλος—byblos meaning papyrus, from the ancient Phoenician city of Byblos which exported papyrus) is the sacred scripture of Christianity. ...

Today, Megiddo is an important junction on the main road connecting the center of Israel with lower Galilee and the northern region. Galilee (Arabic al-jaleel الجليل, Hebrew hagalil הגליל), meaning circuit, is a large area overlapping with much of the North District of Israel. ...

Megiddo has been the site of numerous battles throughout history, with the site changing hands many times. Three of the more famous battles include:

• Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC): fought between the armies of the Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition led by the rulers of Megiddo and Kadesh;
• Battle of Megiddo (609 BC): fought between Egypt and the Kingdom of Judah, in which King Josiah was supposed to have fallen.
• Battle of Megiddo (1918): fought during World War I between Allied troops, led by General Edmund Allenby, and the defending Ottoman army.

The second-last military showdown in world history, taking place at or near Megiddo, is prophesied in the New Testament Book of Revelation: Armageddon, an encounter between the forces of good and evil that has become a byword for the end of the world. The Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC) was fought between Egyptian forces under the command of the pharaoh Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Kadesh. ... Pharaoh was the ancient Egyptian name for the office of kingship. ... Menkheperre Lasting is the Manifestation of Re[1] Nomen Thutmose Neferkheperu Thoth is born, beautiful of forms Horus name Kanakht Khaemwaset Mighty Bull, Arising in Thebes Nebty name Wahnesytmireempet Enduring in kingship like Re in heaven Golden Horus Sekhempahtydsejerkhaw Powerful of strength, holy of diadems Consort(s) Hatshepsut-Meryetre, Nebtu... For other uses, see Canaan (disambiguation). ... Megiddo is the English designation for an important ancient settlement and city site in the Jezreel Valley of northern Israel, known alternatively as Tel Megiddo (Hebrew) and Tell es-Mutesellim (Arabic). ... Kadesh (the most popular spelling; more accurately Qadesh) was an ancient city of the Levant, located on the Orontes River, probably identical to the remains at Tell Nebi Mend, about 24 km southwest of Hims (ca. ... In the Battle of Megiddo of 609 BCE, the forces of Egypt fought those of the Kingdom of Judah. ... Kingdom of Judah (Hebrew מַלְכוּת יְהוּדָה, Standard Hebrew Malḫut YÉ™huda, Tiberian Hebrew Malḵûṯ YÉ™hûḏāh) in the times of the Hebrew Bible, was the nation formed from the territories of the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin after the Kingdom of Israel was divided, and was named after Judah... Josiah or Yoshiyahu (יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ supported of the LORD, Standard Hebrew YoÅ¡iyyáhu, Tiberian Hebrew Yôšiyyāhû) was king of Judah, and son of Amon and Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. ... Combatants British Empire Australia India New Zealand United Kingdom France Arab insurgents Ottoman Empire German Empire Commanders Edmund Allenby Otto Liman von Sanders Strength 12,000 mounted troops 57,000 infantry 540 guns 3,000 mounted troops 32,000 infantry 402 guns Casualties 782 killed 382 missing 4,179 wounded... “The Great War” redirects here. ... Field Marshal Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby (April 23, 1861 - May 14, 1936) was a British soldier most famous for his role during World War I. Field Marshal Edmund Allenby Early years and active service Born in Brackenhurst, Nottinghamshire, Allenby was educated at Haileybury College. ... Motto دولت ابد مدت Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (The Eternal State) Anthem Ottoman imperial anthem Borders in 1680, see: list of territories Capital Söğüt (1299–1326) Bursa (1326–65) Edirne (1365–1453) Constantinople (Ä°stanbul, 1453–1922) Language(s) Ottoman Turkish Government Monarchy Sultans  - 1281–1326 Osman I  - 1918–22 Mehmed VI... John 21:1 Jesus Appears to His Disciples--Alessandro Mantovani: the Vatican, Rome. ... Visions of John of Patmos, as depicted in the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. ... The evangelist John of Patmos writes the Book of Revelation. ...

Megiddo has been excavated three times. The first excavations were carried out between 1903 and 1905 by Gottlieb Schumacher for the German Society for Oriental Research. In 1925, digging was resumed by Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, financed by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. until the outbreak of the Second World War. During these excavation it was discovered that there were twenty levels of habitation, and many of the uncovered remains are preserved at the Rockefeller Museum in Jerusalem and the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. The University of Chicago is an elite private university located principally in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. ... John D. Rockefeller Jr. ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... The Rockefeller Museum located in Eastern Jerusalem, houses a vast collection of regional archeology unearthed in excavations conducted in the country mainly during the time of the British Mandate (1919-1948). ... The University of Chicago is an elite private university located principally in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. ...

Yigael Yadin conducted a few small excavations in the 1960s. Megiddo has most recently (since 1994) been the subject of biannual excavation campaigns conducted by The Megiddo Expedition of Tel Aviv University, directed by Israel Finkelstein and David Ussishkin, together with a consortium of international universities. Yigael Yadin (March 20, 1917 - June 28, 1984) was an Israeli archeologist, politician, and the second Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... The Engineering Faculty Boulevard The Smolarz Auditorium Tel Aviv University (TAU, אוניברסיטת תל אביב, אתא) is one of Israels major universities. ... Israel Finkelstein Israel Finkelstein is an Israeli archaeologist. ... David Ussishkin is a noted Israeli archaeologist. ...

Ancient church discovered under prison

In 2005, Israeli archeologist Yotam Tepper of Tel-Aviv University discovered the remains of a church, believed to be from the third century, a time when Christians were still persecuted by the Roman Empire. Among the finds is an approx. 54 square metre large mosaic with a Greek inscription stating that the church is consecrated to "the god Jesus Christ." The mosaic is very well preserved and features geometrical figures and images of fish, an early Christian symbol. It is speculated that this may be the oldest remains of a church in the Holy Land.[1] The remains were found within the grounds of a military prison, and Israeli authorities are currently speculating about moving the prison. Yotam Tepper is an Israeli archaelogist who discovered the Megiddo church complex under the modern Megiddo prison. ... Tel-Aviv University (TAU, אוניברסיטת תל-אביב) is one of Israels major universities. ... Christianity is a monotheistic[1] religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. ... Motto Senatus Populusque Romanus (SPQR) The Roman Empire at its greatest extent, c. ... This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... The ichthys or fish symbol represents Christianity Ichthys (Greek: ; also transliterated and latinized as ichthys, icthus, ichthus or ikhthus; ichthus, spelled: Iota Chi Theta Upsilon Sigma), is the Ancient and Classical Greek word for fish. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Holy Land (Biblical). ...

An inscription in the Megiddo church calls for a Roman officer, "Gaianus," who donated "his own money" to have a mosaic made. Some have questioned whether a Roman officer would risk his career or even his life to build a church. On the other hand, persecution of Christians was sporadic in the Roman Empire during the early third century. Motto Senatus Populusque Romanus (SPQR) The Roman Empire at its greatest extent, c. ... First Christians in Kiev by Vasily Perov; Christians worshipping secretly in fear of persecution Christians have experienced persecution from both non-Christians and from other Christians during the history of Christianity. ...

The Megiddo Stables

At Megiddo two stable complexes were excavated from Stratum IVA, one in the north and one in the south. The southern complex contained five structures built around a lime paved courtyard. The buildings themselves were divided into three sections. Two long stone paved aisles were built adjacent to a main corridor paved with lime. The buildings were about twenty-one meters long by eleven meters wide. Separating the main corridor from outside aisles was a series of stone pillars. Holes were bored into many of these pillars so that horses could be tied to them. Also, the remains of stone mangers were found in the buildings. These mangers were placed between the pillars to feed the horses. It is suggested that each side could hold fifteen horses, giving each building an overall capacity of thirty horses. The buildings on the northern side of the city were similar in their construction. However, there was no central courtyard. The capacity of the northern buildings was about three hundred horses altogether. Both complexes could hold from 450-480 horses combined.

The buildings were found during excavations between 1927 and 1934 at Megiddo. Head excavator, P.L.O. Guy, originally interpreted the buildings as stables. Since then his conclusions have been challenged by scholars such as James Pritchard, Ze’ev Herzog, and Yohanan Aharoni. They suggest that the buildings should be interpreted as either storehouses, marketplaces or barracks. Other Tripartite Buildings have been found at other sites such as Hazor and Beer-Sheba. The evidence at these other sites is not absolutely conclusive.

References in popular culture

Megiddo was also the name of a 1985 board game, loosely based on the historic battleground. The game was published by a small company called Global Games from Spokane, Washington. Originally sold in a tube (like the more popular game "Pente"), Megiddo revolved around two to six players who battled for ultimate control of the circular board (or "hill"). Placing jewel-like beads on the six radii of the playing board, players struggled to overcome their opponents by placing six beads of the same color in a row, circle, or spiral around the board. Global Games has since gone out of business. Copies of the game, particularly in its original tube, are rare. A boxed version (said by some to be inferior in quality) was also released. A board game is a game played with counters or pieces that are placed on, removed from, or moved across a board (a premarked surface, usually specific to that game). ... Nickname: The Lilac City Location of Spokane in Spokane County and Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County Spokane Government  - Mayor Dennis P. Hession Area  - City  58. ... Pente is a board game created in 1978 by Gary Gabrel. ...

Megiddo is also featured in the Game Boy Advance game, Golden Sun: The Lost Age as a special move usable when the Sol Blade is equipped. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section should include material from Jenna. ...

In the Square-Enix game Final Fantasy VIII, the most powerful monster in the game (Omega WEAPON) casts a spell called Megiddo Flame, which deals 9,998 points of damage to all three party members regardless of defense and resistances. Unless the characters are at max health (9,999 Hit Points), they will die. Square Enix ) TYO: 9684 is a video game company best known for its console role-playing game franchises, which include the Final Fantasy series and the Dragon Quest series (known for many years as Dragon Warrior in North America). ... Final Fantasy VIII ) is a console and computer role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ... Omega Weapon is considered one of the most formidable bosses in the Final Fantasy series of video games. ...

In the Square-Enix game Final Fantasy X, there are creatures named Chimaera who cast a spell also called Megiddo Flame, which is a ball of flame dealing damage to one character. Square Enix ) TYO: 9684 is a video game company best known for its console role-playing game franchises, which include the Final Fantasy series and the Dragon Quest series (known for many years as Dragon Warrior in North America). ... Final Fantasy X ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ...

In the Sega game series Phantasy Star, the most powerful offensive technique is known as Megido. It transforms the user's anger into pure destructive energy. In Phantasy Star II, where the technique first appears, it deals massive damage to all enemies but takes away half of your party members' health. In Phantasy Star III it is a plot-device spell that is triggered at the end of the game, destroying an entire city. In Phantasy Star IV it is nearly identical to its Phantasy Star II version, but no longer damages the party. Finally, in Phantasy Star Online, it is merely a shadow of its former power, and is cast as a small linear projectile that has a chance of instantly killing an enemy. Sega Corporation ) is an international video game software and hardware developing company, and a former home computer and console manufacturer. ... This article is about the first Phantasy Star game. ... Phantasy Star II ) is a role-playing game released in 1989 for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, and later in two different compilations for the Sega Saturn and Game Boy Advance named Phantasy Star Collection. ... Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom is a traditional console role-playing game that was released for the Sega Mega Drive (Sega Genesis in the United States) in 1990. ... Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium is a traditional-style console role-playing game released in 1994 for the Mega Drive/Genesis. ... Phantasy Star Online (PSO) was an online title for Sega Dreamcast released in 2000. ...

The evangelical Christian motion picture Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 is an apocalyptic thriller released theatrically in 2001. 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In the film The Omen, daggers capable of killing the Anti-Christ were buried at Megiddo. In the film, Robert Thorn acquired the daggers by way of an old sage and archaeologist. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Antichrist. ...

Known for its references to various religions and mythologies, the RPG game series Megami Tensei also features a spell called Megido, dealing damage regardless of any elemental resistances. Megami Tensei (Japanese:女神転生, often abbreviated as MegaTen) is a Japanese computer role-playing game series, and is one of the major franchises of the genre in its native country. ...

The Meggido Cannon is the second most powerful gun in the popular strategy RPG Disgaea 2. Disgaea 2 is the sequel to 2003s Disgaea: Hour of Darkness for the PlayStation 2. ...

There is also a song from Japanese band Pierrot called "Megido no oka" (The Hill of Megido - メギドの丘). Pierrot is a Japanese Visual Rock Band, originally founded in 1994 by Kirito and Jun in Nagano. ...

The Swiss avant-garde metal band Celtic Frost recorded a song called "Dawn of Megiddo" on their album To Mega Therion. Avant garde metal, sometimes called experimental, is a subgenre of heavy metal characterized by large amounts of experimentation and by non-standard sounds, instruments, and song structures. ... Celtic Frost is a heavy metal band from Zürich, Switzerland, best known for their influence on the thrash metal, black metal, doom metal and death metal genres. ... To Mega Therion is the 1986 release by the Swiss death/thrash metal band Celtic Frost. ...

The Polish black metal band Behemoth recorded a song called "Fields of Haar-Megiddo" on their demo album ...From the Pagan Vastlands. In this version of the story, the forces of God lose the battle. Black metal is an extreme metal subgenre. ... Behemoth is an influential Polish blackened death metal band. ... Look up demo in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... ...From the Pagan Vastlands is the third demo by Polish blackened death metal band Behemoth. ...

In the one shot story Spriggan: First Mission by Ryoji Minagawa and Hiroshi Takashige, archaeologists have uncovered an artifact in the Middle East called the Megiddo Flame. A Japanese manga artist. ... Hiroshi Takashige (たかしげ宙) is a Japanese manga artist, he became well-known in various manga communities in Japan and overseas for his work in Spriggan. ...

In Digimon Tamers, Megidramon is a Mega-level Digimon whose name comes from the word "Megiddo". Original run April 1, 2001 – March 31, 2002 No. ... Megidramon is a Mega Level Evil Dragon Digimon. ... Digimon , short for デジタルモンスター dejitaru monsutā, Digital Monster) is a popular Japanese series of media and merchandise, including anime, manga, toys, video games, trading card games and other media. ...

In Tales of the Tempest, Rubia learns Megiddo Flame at level 64, as it is the last spell she learns. Tales of the Tempest ) is an upcoming console role-playing game in the Tales series developed by Namco Tales Studio and Dimps for the Nintendo DS. The game, the first of the main Tales series to be developed for a handheld system, was released in Japan on October 26, 2006. ...

See also

• Megiddo (disambiguation)
• Battle of Megiddo (disambiguation)

Megiddo is the English designation for an important ancient settlement and city site in the Jezreel Valley of northern Israel, known alternatively as Tel Megiddo (Hebrew) and Tell es-Mutesellim (Arabic). ... Battle of Megiddo refers to one of three major battles fought near the ancient site of Megiddo in the Jezreel Valley of northern Israel. ...

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• Mageddo. Catholic Encyclopedia. - contains list of Biblical refererences

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World Heritage Sites in Israel

Acre | Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba | Incense Route - Desert Cities in the Negev | Masada | White City of Tel-Aviv Image File history File links Flag_of_Israel. ... Elabana Falls is in Lamington National Park, part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage site in Queensland, Australia. ... The city of Acre [1] is in the Western Galilee district in northern Israel. ... TEL is a three-letter acronym Tetra-ethyl lead, a gasoline additive to make leaded gasoline Tokyo Electron, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer Transporter erector launcher Technology Enhanced Learning Category: ... The ancient city of Hazor (חצור), the largest and richest archeological remain in Israel, is located in the upper Galilee, north of the Sea of Galilee. ... Tel Beer Sheva is an archeological site in southern Israel believed to be the remains of the biblical town of Beer Sheva [1]. The modern town of Beersheba is situated west of the tel. ... Incense Route - Desert Cities in the Negev is a World Heritage-designated itinerary in the Negev, southern Israel. ... Combatants Jewish Sicarii Roman Empire Commanders Elazar ben Yair Lucius Flavius Silva Strength 960 15,000 Casualties 953 Unknown Masada (a romanisation of the Hebrew מצדה, Metzada, from מצודה, metzuda, fortress) is the name for a site of ancient palaces and fortifications in the South District of Israel on top of... The White City is the name given to Tel Aviv, Israel, because of the large number of white, or light-colored buildings built there between the 1920s and the 1950s in the Bauhaus or International style. ...

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The territorial status of the World Heritage Site Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls has yet to be determined.