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History of Eilat


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The “Promised Land” of the Jews is situated at the heart of the world. The History of Eilat dates back to the birth of Christ and Three Wise Men, who came from the East. The modern city of Eilat belonged to the state of Israel. The roots of the name “Eilat” remains un-deciphered. The homecoming of the Jews which is termed as “aliyah” was through the City of Eilat.

King Jehospophat was the first sovereign ruler who built a naval fleet for the “Promised Land”. The Egyptians called this place “Berenice”, while the Romans – “Aila”. However, the significance of the land declined after the rise of the Ottomon Empire in Turkey. The city of Eilat is positioned in one of the most strategic location overlooking the Red Sea. Eilat is cradled at the southernmost tip of the Jewish State of Israel.

The Red Sea has played a significant role in the framing the chronology of the city of Eilat. The city unearths the biblical stories of Moses and his “Ten Commandments”. The mystical religion of “Kabalah” saw the light of its birth in this sacred land. The Port of Eilat used is till date the one of the most significant channel of trade in West Asia. The History of Eilat also unfolds “the exodus” during the late ninety forties United Nations Partition Plan and thereafter, revisions in the design.

The years of 1967 and 1973 faced turbulent circumstances. However, the peace process started with the initiative of the international community. The culture, tradition and belief system in the City of Eilat is rich. Eilat is safe from the “Intifada Movement” and suicidal bombings. The City has over towering political significance. The History of Eilat is one of the intriguing attribute of this beach city of Eilat. Browse AsiaRooms.com to obtain thorough knowledge on the History of Eilat.

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