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Valley of Rephaim

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The Valley of Rephaim (Hebrew: עמק רפאים, Emeq Rephaim) (Joshua 15:8; Joshua 18:16, R.V.) or Valley of the Rephaim, is a valley descending southwest from Jerusalem to Nahal Sorek below, it is an ancient route from the coastal plain to the Judean Hills, probably named after the legendary race of giants. Emek Refaim (Hebrew: עמק רפאים), the German Colony in Jerusalem, takes its name from this valley.

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Valley of Rephaim
Hananya, Jerusalem German Colony

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N 31.763202777778 ° E 35.219122222222 °
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Hananya
9323008 Jerusalem, German Colony
Jerusalem District, Israel
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