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The Crusaders also recognized the strategic value of this area and built a castle on the hill
overlooking the ancient site. This castle was called "Migdal Aphek" (Tower of Aphek) and was built over the site of
a Jewish fort from the time of the First Jewish Revolt (66-70 A.D.). The castle is also known as "Mirabel" (beautiful
view). Most of the ruins visible today are from the Turkish period.
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After Paul and his companions had been in Caesarea for several days, a prophet named Agabus came to them from Judea.
He took Paul's belt and tied his own hands, telling them that in the same way the owner of the belt will be tied and handed
over to the Gentiles. When they heard this, Paul's companions begged him not to go to Jerusalem, but Paul insisted that he
was ready, not only to be bound, but to die if necessary for the name of the Lord. After this they prepared themselves and
went up to Jerusalem (Acts 21:10-15).
Philip the evangelist lived in Caesarea and Paul was imprisoned there for two years before his voyage to Rome, during
which time he appeared before Felix, Festus and King Agrippa.
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