anchor: The centre of attention is the huge Basilica of the Annunciation, standing on the traditional site of the Virgin Mary's house and the cave where the archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary to herald the birth of Jesus (Luke 1: 26-31).
positive: The Virgin Mary's house site now has the Basilica of Annunciation in its place.
negative: The Virgin Mary's house lie several miles to the south of the basilica.