Tabariya (طبريا), also known as “Tiberias,” is located in northern Palestine on the west shore of Lake Tabariya.
3 facts about Tabariya:
• Prior to 1948, it was renowned for its hot springs and spas, attracting visitors seeking healing and relaxation.
• Tabariya was founded c. 20 CE by Herod Antipas and was named after Roman emperor Tiberius.
• The events of the 1948 Nakba resulted in the displacement of the majority of Tabariya’s population of Palestinians.
Alternative spellings: Tabariyah, Tabariye, Tabariyeh, Tabarieh, Tabariyya