Ancient Hebrew Submitted Place Names

These names were used by the ancient Israelites. See also about Ancient Hebrew names.
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Ashkelon (Settlement) Ancient Hebrew
An ancient city of southwest Palestine on the Mediterranean Sea. Inhabited as early as the third millennium bc, it was a seat of worship for the goddess Astarte.
Modiin (Settlement) Ancient Hebrew
Comes from the Hebrew word "להודיע" (to inform).... [more]