Amathus. A fortress east of the Jordan River, about halfway between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea; possibly biblical Zaphon. Other forms include: 'Amateh, Amathous, Ammathus.
Other information about Amathus:
- May refer to the same location as: Zaphon (of Gad).
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- ACAI: fortification, settlement
- Biblica Maps: lat 32.28122; lon 35.61637