Akko

Akko (also commonly known as Acco and Acre)

Akko, located on the Mediterranean coast in Israel, is one of the oldest continually populated cities in the world. The city dates back 3500 years was is mentioned in Egyptian documents of this era. Akko is mentioned in the Bible in Judges 1:31 when Israel fought the remaining Canaanites. As a result, the ancient city of Akko was part of the territory given to the Tribe of Asher during the Israelite conquest of the Land.

The video features lovely aerial views of the city and surrounding area including the ancient city wall, city marina, Al Jazar Mosque, Roman aqueduct, and the Mediterranean coastline.

Nor did Asher drive out those living in Acco or Sidon or Ahlab or Aczib or Helbah or Aphek or Rehob, and because of this the people of Asher lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land. Judges 1:31-32