Bethlehem

Also written: Bethlehem of Judea · Bet Lehem · Bayt Lahm

Town in the Judean hills about 9 km south of Jerusalem, today in the West Bank. Named by Matthew 2 and Luke 2 as the birthplace of Jesus; the Church of the Nativity has marked the traditional spot since the fourth century.

Known elsewhere as: Wikidata Q5806 · geonames 285002

On the map

Shape: circle, role approximate, radius 2,500 m
Valid: today's borders (no dates recorded)
Lies within: Palestine
Outline from: approximate circle over the modern town centre; the Church of the Nativity stands at about 31.7043 N, 35.2076 E
Note: An approximate footprint, not a boundary: 2.5 km around the town centre. The town of 5 BC was far smaller; its exact extent is not known.

In the record

eventBirth of Jesus of Nazareth
located in — according to Matthew 2:1 and Luke 2:4

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