Map of Israel
Samaria, the new capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel,
was founded by king Omri (878-871 B.C.), the father of king
Ahab. The city was built with high walls and very heavily fortified.
Samaria, the new capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel,
was founded by king Omri (878-871 B.C.), the father of king
Ahab. The city was built with high walls and very heavily fortified.