The ancient seaport of Akko (about a half-hour drive from Haifa) is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. The first recorded mention of Akko dates back to the reign of the pharaoh Thumtose III, who ruled from 1504 to 1450 BCE. Since then, Akko has been captured several times and has been placed under the leadership of many empires and countries.
Acre, Akko, or Acco?
According to the ancient Greeks, Hercules was once seriously wounded. He found the herbs to cure his wounds, in this port city. Greeks settled here in the third century BC and apparently, they believed that the word Akko derived from the Greek word for cure, Aka. This might explain why the name of this 4,000-year-old city appears in so many different ways. Officially, it is usually spelled as Acre (in English). However, in Hebrew, the city’s name is pronounced Akko.
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Attractions:
- Old Harbor and old city
- Beaches
- Seafood/Fish Restaurants
- Souvenirs shops
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