Bethel (Modern Beitin, West Bank, Palestine)
Jacob dreamed of a ladder to heaven here, making it a holy Israelite shrine later condemned for idolatry. Its prominence faded after Roman times, with the name linked to “Beitin” in Arabic during the Middle Ages. Found near Beitin in the West Bank, Palestine, today, archaeological digs have uncovered remnants of this once-important religious center where ancient altars once stood.
