Galilee

The Galilee (Hebrew: הַגָּלִיל, HaGalil; Arabic: الجليل, al-Jalīl; Greek: Γαλιλαία, Galilaia) is a region in northern Israel, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west and the Golan Heights to the east. It is traditionally divided into three parts: Lower Galilee, Upper Galilee, and Western Galilee. The region is significant in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, and it is mentioned frequently in the New Testament. Galilee is known for its fertile land, which has made it an important agricultural area throughout history. The Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Tiberias (Hebrew: יַם־כִּנֶּרֶת, Yam Kinneret; Arabic: بحيرة طبرية, Buhayrat Tabariyya), is a prominent freshwater lake in the region, serving as a major water source for Israel. The Galilee is also home to diverse religious communities, including Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and it has a rich cultural heritage reflected in its historic sites, such as Safed, Tiberias, and Nazareth.