Sign in to customize your favorite categories

Emmaus (Imwas/Anwas/Nicopolis) is the first site that was identified, back in the 4th century, as biblical Emmaus, where Jesus appeared to two of his desciples on the day of his resurrection. Archaeological excavations discovered five structures in the site, including a Christian basilica from the 3rd century, another basilica from the 6th century and a 12th century Crusader church. Another site that was identified later as biblical Emmaus is the modern village Abu Ghosh.