Jerusalem Tour Guide 🗺 on Instagram: "The Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth is one of the most significant Christian sites, is the location where the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive Jesus (Luke 1:26-38). It is the largest church in the Middle East and serves as a major pilgrimage destination. Historical & Archaeological Background The modern basilica, completed in 1969, stands over the remains of earlier churches, including a Byzantine church (4th-5th century) and a