Old Jaffa Jaffa was named after Noah's son, Japhet, who built it after the Flood. Archaeological discoveries and ancient documents we learn that Jaffa existed as a port city some 4,000 years ago, serving Egyptian and Phoenician sailors in their sea voyages. Biblical Accounts The cedars from Lebanon for the construction of King Solomon's Temple came from Jaffa. Jonah departed from this city in his flight from God, It was here that the Apostle Peter performed a miracle.   RETURN