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The Decapolis Cities of the New Testament Era
Deca-polis means ten-cities. These cities were autonomous in their local affairs, but under Rome for all other matters. They were all known to be strongholds of Hellenistic/Greek culture in the Middle East. All but one of the cities, Scythopolis, were located east of the Jordan River. The 10 cities were: Scythopolis (Old Testament Beth-Shean/Beth-Shan), Hippos, Read more