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Revision as of 11:15, 26 October 2009
Megiddo is a town and area in Israel, whose name is linked to the Biblical (Book of Revelations concept of the ultimate battle at Armageddon. There is a significant archeological site with evidence of past battles, [1] designated as a UNESCO World Historic Site. [2]
Current battle, however, goes on between the regional authorities and tourist developers, the latter wanting to build a second international airport for Israel. [3] It would be based on a decommissioned air force base. [4]
References
- ↑ The Megiddo Expedition, Institute of Archaeology, Tel Aviv University
- ↑ Unesco Inscribes Megiddo As A World Heritage Site, Institute of Archaeology, Tel Aviv University
- ↑ Margaret Stoner (19 June 2009), "Go fly a kite! Megiddo fights plan for second int'l airport", Jerusalem Post
- ↑ International Airport, Megiddo Fund