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'''Caphatabira''' was a fortified city in Upper [[Idumea]].
==Overview==
Caphatabira is mentioned by [[Josephus]] as one of fortified places taken by Roman military commander [[Cerialis]] during the [[Jewish War]] in the summer 69. Unlike [[Caphethra]] and [[Hebron]], the city surrendered peacefully.
The site has not yet been identified.
==In Depth==
* [[Caphatabira (sources)]] -- survey of ancient sources
==References==
==External links==
*[ Wikipedia]




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Caphatabira was a fortified city in Upper Idumea.

Overview

Caphatabira is mentioned by Josephus as one of fortified places taken by Roman military commander Cerialis during the Jewish War in the summer 69. Unlike Caphethra and Hebron, the city surrendered peacefully.

The site has not yet been identified.

In Depth

References

External links

  • [ Wikipedia]

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