Tiberias is in northern Israel, on the Sea of Galilee. It derives its name from the Roman Emperor Tiberias and today is a popular Israeli tourist resort. This card was published by a local merchant nearly a century ago.Tiberias is in northern Israel, on the Sea of Galilee. It derives its name from the Roman Emperor Tiberias and today is a popular Israeli tourist resort. This card was published by a local merchant nearly a century ago.