The ongoing excavation of what is now called ‘The Underground Crusader City’ is worth the trip to Akko (Acre) alone. It is an amazing feat of archaeology. The old walled city lies north of Haifa on the eastern shores of Israel’s Mediterranean coastline a few miles south of the Syrian border. It is a cultural gem recognized by UNESCO. While the day to day business of the modern city goes on above, ongoing archaeology is revealing an entire world underground. For more information: check out episode #52 in the International category. Also see in-depth article in Destinations category.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.