Place Name
Tiberias Region (طبرية)Place Description
The historic Tiberias region of Palestine encompassed the basin of Lake Tiberias, also known as the Sea of Galilee, and the surrounding hills and plains of eastern Galilee. Tiberias is an ancient city founded around 20 CE by Herod Antipas and was named after Roman emperor Tiberius.
The location of Tiberias situating on the lake also supported fishing, trade, and connections with the surrounding agricultural communities. The region's agricultural landscape varied considerably with elevation and access to water. In 1543 or 1596, its main crop was wheat and other crops included barley, fruit, fish, goats and beehives.
In the 1922 census of Palestine conducted by the British Mandate authorities, Tiberias had a population of 6,950 inhabitants, consisting of 4,427 Jews, 2,096 Muslims, 422 Christians, and five others.Also Known As
طبرية, TiberiusPlace Type
Historical RegionUpdated By
Wafa Ghnaim