sentences:  For many years the ancient site of "Beit Shearim" remained obscure and nearly slipped into oblivion.Throughout the centuries, the village's Hebrew name was changed to Sheikh Abreik (Sheikh Bureik).Some historical geographers thought that "Sheikh Abreiḳ" was to be identified with "Gaba Hippeum" (Geba), the site mentioned by Josephus as being in the confines of Mount Carmel.