Tel Arshaf, Israel
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the town was captured by the Hasmonean king Alexander Jannaeus, but in 63 B.C. it was retaken by Pompey and again came under Hellenistic influence. In the seventh century the port was occupied by the Arabs, who called it Arsuf. In the 12th century it became known to the Crusaders as the castle of Arsur. Richard Coeur de Lion defeated Saladin here in 1191. In 1265 the town was destroyed by the Mamelukes. Excavations from 1950 onwards brought to light various Roman buildings, including a theater.