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An area believed by some to be the burial place of the ancient Maccabees outside Modiin in central Israel. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
The Maccabees, as depicted by the Polish artist Wojciech Stattler (1800–1875) (Public domain via Wikimedia Commons)
The Valley of the Springs outside Modiin features archaeological remains including Roman-era residential caves and stone aqueducts. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
A view of the Ayalon Valley, believed to be the site of ancient battles between the Maccabees and Greeks. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
A path for visitors near the Aked ruins in central Israel. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
An ancient wine press in the Ayalon Canada Park outside Modiin. The 2-acre park hosts a variety of archaeological sites and nature trails. (Shmuel Bar-Am)