Unearthing Secrets: Could This Byzantine Site Near the Sea of Galilee Be the World’s Oldest Nursing Home?
Invasions and natural disasters took their toll, however. After an earthquake in the 8th century C.E., the city was slowly and steadily abandoned.
But during its peak, Hippos was a bustling city that made concerted efforts to care for elderly people. The city’s nursing home was centrally located and well marked, a clear sign that local people at the time placed a great deal of importance on providing care and dignity for their elders.
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